US Bridges

Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE of CO RD 89 · Structure no. 018356

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesStoval Road
CrossesSouth Fork Cowikee Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of CO RD 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02164, -85.20525
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoval Road over South Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stoval Road over South Fork Cowikee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.