US Bridges

Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Keysburg RD * US 431 · Structure no. 003807

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKeysburg RD
CrossesLil Cove Ck
LocationKeysburg RD * US 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91833, -85.89
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic670 (2000)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$683,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Keysburg RD over Lil Cove Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.