US Bridges

David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N of County 89 · Structure no. 012122

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesDavid Jones Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Cowikee Crk
Location0.9 MI N of County 89
RouteCounty Highway 1264
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05427, -85.22776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns David Jones Road over Middle Fork Cowikee Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.