Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E of Gowens Circle · Structure no. 015479
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gowens Rd. over Ball Play Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.