US Bridges

E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · S of Structure 24577 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC024576

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesE Perimeter RD
CrossesBowles Crk
LocationS of Structure 24577
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48415, -85.81133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk 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 E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk?

It is owned by the Army.