US Bridges

Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. W. of SR 181 · Structure no. 020207

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,570
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,520 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 44
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. of SR 181
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50178, -87.87206
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,570 (2024)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 44 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 Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 5,570 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 44 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.