US Bridges

Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · ?caddell Circle · Structure no. 018790

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesCaddell Circle
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Location?caddell Circle
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99773, -85.9236
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caddell Circle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Caddell Circle over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.