US Bridges

Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 500 W of 179 · Structure no. 020897

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Cove RD
CrossesBristow Creek
Location500 W of 179
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.107, -86.19336
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Cove RD over Bristow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Fairview Cove RD over Bristow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.