CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek
FairCoffee County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles SW of Jack · Structure no. 005899
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 315 over Cowpen 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 315 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.