US Bridges

Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.5 M SE Harkins Xroads · Structure no. 009356

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens RD
CrossesEnitachopco Creek
Location1.5 M SE Harkins Xroads
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21846, -85.8474
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic390 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$592,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens RD over Enitachopco 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 Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Owens RD over Enitachopco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.