US Bridges

Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 3/4 MI from Lonesome Bend · Structure no. 018803

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbittown Road
CrossesLittle Cove Creek
Location3/4 MI from Lonesome Bend
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98081, -85.92167
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2003)
Projected traffic675 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbittown Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbittown Road over Little Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.