US Bridges

Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 10.1 Mi.N.Of US 82 · Structure no. 014910

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 51
CrossesCowikee Creek Relief
Location10.1 Mi.N.Of US 82
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21912, -85.47697
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2013)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 51 over Cowikee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.