US Bridges

Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 005 MI W Ala 22 · Structure no. 013074

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpens Road
CrossesJosie Leg Creek
Location005 MI W Ala 22
RouteCounty Highway 507
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98643, -85.85929
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2025)
Projected traffic978 by 2045
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpens Road over Josie Leg 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Cowpens Road over Josie Leg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.