US Bridges

US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.E.Sr 167 · Structure no. 015806

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,941 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 183.610
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E.Sr 167
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30162, -85.80522
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2013)
Projected traffic22,941 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 183.610 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns US 84 MP 183.610 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.