West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek
FairDale County, Alabama · SW of Br 24576 & 24577 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025690
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns West Perimeter RD over Trib Bowles Creek?
It is owned by the Army.