Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · US 84 to CO RD 26 · Structure no. 013858
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Springs 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Bluff Springs RD over Cowarts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.