US Bridges

David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.0 MI NW of CO 97 · Structure no. 010031

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck is a concrete culvert carrying David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDavid Jones RD
CrossesUt Middlefork Cowikee Ck
Location3.0 MI NW of CO 97
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05894, -85.21386
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic160 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns David Jones RD over Ut Middlefork Cowikee Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.