Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek
GoodBarbour County, Alabama · 2.3 MI North of US HWY 82 · Structure no. 020788
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 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).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Springs RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee 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 Poplar Springs RD over South Fork Cowikee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.