US Bridges

East Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · NW of Structure 25462 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025454

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

East Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying East Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Perimeter RD
CrossesBowles Crk
LocationNW of Structure 25462
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42602, -85.82806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is East Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Perimeter RD over Bowles Crk?

It is owned by the Army.