Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek
FairPosted for loadBarbour County, Alabama · .8 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 007767
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2038. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Springs RD 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 Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.