Edgar Smith RD over Cowarts Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · CO RD 20 to CO RD 34 · Structure no. 018588
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edgar Smith RD over Cowarts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Edgar Smith 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 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edgar Smith RD over Cowarts Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edgar Smith 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Edgar Smith RD over Cowarts Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Edgar Smith RD over Cowarts Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Edgar Smith RD over Cowarts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.