US Bridges

County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles North of US 82? · Structure no. 018402

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek 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 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 521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCounty RD 89
CrossesSouth Fork Cowikee Creek
Location3.5 Miles North of US 82?
RouteCounty Highway 1840
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01674, -85.21368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 89 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 89 over South Fork Cowikee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.