County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek
FairPosted for loadBarbour County, Alabama · 11.4 MI NE of Al 51 · Structure no. 004385
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 295
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2038. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek carry?
About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 49 over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.