US Bridges

Gammage RD (CR-97) over North Fork Cowikee Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 8.6 MI North of US 431 · Structure no. 007472

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gammage RD (CR-97) over North Fork Cowikee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gammage RD (CR-97) over North 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2037. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesGammage RD (CR-97)
CrossesNorth Fork Cowikee Creek
Location8.6 MI North of US 431
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04639, -85.16839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2017)
Projected traffic219 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gammage RD (CR-97) over North Fork Cowikee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gammage RD (CR-97) over North 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 North Fork Cowikee Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Gammage RD (CR-97) over North Fork Cowikee Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gammage RD (CR-97) over North Fork Cowikee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.