Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · Al 53 to CO RD 81 · Structure no. 010606
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Grove RD over Cowarts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.