US Bridges

CO 2 over Cowikee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 5.8 MI S E Uchee · Structure no. 010266

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 2 over Cowikee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 2 over Cowikee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 2
CrossesCowikee Creek
Location5.8 MI S E Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.271, -85.33457
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1980)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 2 over Cowikee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 2 over Cowikee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO 2 over Cowikee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is CO 2 over Cowikee Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO 2 over Cowikee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.