US Bridges

Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · .1 MI N of Little Cove RD · Structure no. 018054

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCove Springs Rd.
CrossesLittle Cove Creek
Location.1 MI N of Little Cove RD
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10669, -86.25942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2001)
Projected traffic410 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove Springs Rd. over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Springs Rd. over Little Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.