US Bridges

Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3 Mi. S SR 26 · Structure no. 019410

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRabbit RD
CrossesLittle Cowickee Creek
Location3 Mi. S SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22383, -85.31761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2004)
Projected traffic305 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$772,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbit RD over Little Cowickee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.