US Bridges

Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · CO0195 Websters Chapel RD · Structure no. 005661

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck is a steel culvert carrying Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWebsters Chapel RD
CrossesTrib of Big Cove Ck
LocationCO0195 Websters Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96833, -85.86167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (1991)
Projected traffic891 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Websters Chapel RD over Trib of 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 Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Websters Chapel RD over Trib of Big Cove Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.