US Bridges

US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S JCT SR 165 · Structure no. 016906

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,175
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,175 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,995 by 2033. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 431 MP 73.670
CrossesCowikee Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT SR 165
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98197, -85.11451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,175 (2013)
Projected traffic7,995 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 431 MP 73.670 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek carry?

About 6,175 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 431 MP 73.670 over Cowikee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.