Prevatt Road over Cowarts Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · Appr .19 M East of CR 65 · Structure no. 019626
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prevatt Road over Cowarts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Prevatt Road over Cowarts Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 Prevatt Road over Cowarts Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prevatt Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Prevatt Road over Cowarts Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Prevatt Road 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 Prevatt Road over Cowarts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.