Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek
FairEtowah County, Alabama · Old HWY 278 * Cove Creek · Structure no. 009834
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,660
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 12,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,810 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Old HWY 278 over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek carry?
About 12,660 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 278 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.