SR 83 over Cowarts Branch
GoodConecuh County, Alabama · 0.9 MI NW I-65 · Structure no. 016931
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,602
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Cowarts Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 83 over Cowarts Branch in Conecuh 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 1,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over Cowarts Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 over Cowarts Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 83 over Cowarts Branch carry?
About 1,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Cowarts Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 83 over Cowarts Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.