US Bridges

Fairview Cove Road over Dry Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 250 W of Bud Umphrey RD · Structure no. 021559

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Cove Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fairview Cove Road over Dry Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Cove Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location250 W of Bud Umphrey RD
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08303, -86.25438
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 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 (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2017)
Projected traffic361 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Cove Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Cove Road over Dry 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 Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Cove Road over Dry 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 Fairview Cove Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.