Mc Clain ST over Big Cove Ck
FairEtowah County, Alabama · Mc Clain ST * Big Cove Ck · Structure no. 003810
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mc Clain ST over Big Cove Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Mc Clain ST over Big 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mc Clain ST over Big Cove Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mc Clain ST over Big 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 Mc Clain ST over Big Cove Ck carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mc Clain ST over Big Cove Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Mc Clain ST over Big Cove Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.