US Bridges

Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Copeland · Structure no. 016998

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River is a concrete channel beam carrying Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCowhill Road (dt)
CrossesTrib Escatawpa River
LocationCopeland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55531, -88.42518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$218,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cowhill Road (dt) over Trib Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.