US Bridges

Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W US 31 · Structure no. 015244

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
376 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2044. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBowles Bridge RD
CrossesFlint Creek
Location0.5 MI W US 31
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48901, -86.96718
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2006)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowles Bridge RD over Flint 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bowles Bridge RD over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.