US Bridges

Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI South of CR 1462 · Structure no. 018819

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek in Morgan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBowers Road
CrossesValhermosa Springs Creek
Location2.0 MI South of CR 1462
RouteCounty Highway 1456
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52078, -86.69547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2002)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bowers Road over Valhermosa Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.