US Bridges

Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · .1 Mile South CO 79 · Structure no. 018362

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWoody Johnson RD
CrossesS Fork Cowikee Ck Trib
Location.1 Mile South CO 79
RouteCounty Highway 1268
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.00869, -85.31019
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib 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 Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib?

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 Woody Johnson RD over S Fork Cowikee Ck Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.