Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek
GoodLee County, Alabama · Oak Bowery · Structure no. 012752
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Bowery RD over Sougahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.