US Bridges

Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior

Good

Blount County, Alabama · 3 MI NE of Oneonta · Structure no. 021773

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior is a concrete culvert carrying Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge Cir
CrossesLittle Warrior
Location3 MI NE of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9955, -86.4398
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2023)
Projected traffic221 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Covered Bridge Cir over Little Warrior?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.