Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek
GoodBarbour County, Alabama · 5 MI East of County RD 79 · Structure no. 018349
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Batesville RD over Dowdy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Batesville RD over Dowdy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.