US Bridges

CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Int CO RD 145 · Structure no. 020994

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 94
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location0.1 MI N Int CO RD 145
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96306, -87.55155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2001)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 94 over Cowpen 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 94 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.