Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · US 84 to Cottonwood · Structure no. 018265
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts Creek carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts 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 Rocky Creek RD over Cowarts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.