US Bridges

David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.5 MI North of CO 89 · Structure no. 014232

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee is a concrete culvert carrying David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesDavid Jones Spur
CrossesU.T. Middle Fork Cowikee
Location2.5 MI North of CO 89
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06853, -85.24544
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$749,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns David Jones Spur over U.T. Middle Fork Cowikee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.