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Pineview Road over Lil Cove Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Pineview Road · Structure no. 021002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pineview Road over Lil Cove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pineview Road over Lil Cove 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2020. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPineview Road
CrossesLil Cove Creek
LocationPineview Road
RouteCity Street 55
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95329, -85.92809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2020
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pineview Road over Lil Cove Creek built?

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

What condition is Pineview Road over Lil 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pineview Road over Lil Cove Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pineview Road over Lil Cove Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pineview Road over Lil Cove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.