US Bridges

CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 5.1 MI N E Hurtsboro · Structure no. 006958

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee is a concrete culvert carrying CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 14
CrossesBranch of Little Cowikee
Location5.1 MI N E Hurtsboro
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27989, -85.34405
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1980)
Projected traffic320 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 14 over Branch of Little Cowikee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.