US Bridges

CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 6.4KM We Hurtsboro · Structure no. 016760

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee is a concrete culvert carrying CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 14
CrossesN Fork Cowikee
Location6.4KM We Hurtsboro
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27964, -85.36512
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1996)
Projected traffic275 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CO 14 over N Fork Cowikee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.