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Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · .17 M. E. of CR 13 · Structure no. 021191

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,267
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_ is a concrete culvert carrying Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_ in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,267 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTrib. to Cowpen CR
CrossesCR 44_
Location.17 M. E. of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4725, -87.86626
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,267 (2016)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_ built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_ 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_ carry?

About 3,267 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Trib. to Cowpen CR over CR 44_?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.