Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek
FairPosted for loadBarbour County, Alabama · 5.7 MI N of US 431 · Structure no. 007470
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2037. The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gammage RD (CR-97) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Gammage RD (CR-97) over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.