US Bridges

Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. N. of Al. 22 · Structure no. 012745

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site is a concrete culvert carrying Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpens Rd. W.
CrossesTimbergut Creek/New Site
Location1.3 Mi. N. of Al. 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04333, -85.79167
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site 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 Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cowpens Rd. W. over Timbergut Creek/New Site?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.