Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBarbour County, Alabama · On Russell CO Line · Structure no. 002891
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2007
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2024. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2007.
How much traffic does Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Mcgoo Flats RD over North Fork Cowikee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.