US Bridges

US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 6.2 MI N JCT SR 25 * SR 9 · Structure no. 007381

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 411 M.P.247.90
CrossesCowan Creek
Location6.2 MI N JCT SR 25 * SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10874, -85.58075
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 411 M.P.247.90 over Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.