Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River
GoodBlount County, Alabama · 1.6KM East of Nectar · Structure no. 017057
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 509 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2044. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River?
The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Coverd Bridge RD over Locust Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.