US Bridges

US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W. Barbour Co. 79 · Structure no. 012141

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,188 by 2033. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 82 MP 225.315
CrossesCowikee Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Barbour Co. 79
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01602, -85.31242
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2013)
Projected traffic2,188 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 MP 225.315 over Cowikee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.