Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek
FairPosted for loadEtowah County, Alabama · Sibert ST · Structure no. 002473
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sibert ST over Big Cove 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Sibert ST over Big Cove Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.