US 278 East over Big Cove Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · US 278 @ Big Cove Creek · Structure no. 016386
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,856
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 East over Big Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 East over Big Cove Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,856 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,198 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 East over Big Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 East over Big Cove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 East over Big Cove Creek carry?
About 5,856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 278 East over Big Cove Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 East over Big Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.