US Bridges

County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek

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Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 44 · Structure no. 019955

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 44
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.49827, -87.86928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2022)
Projected traffic727 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$923,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.