US Bridges

Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · N of Structure 24576 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC024577

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesForestry Access RD
CrossesBowles Creek Trib
LocationN of Structure 24576
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49128, -85.81133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$46,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Access RD over Bowles Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Army.