Little Cove RD over Flint River
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 2.3 MI W JCT US HWY 72 · Structure no. 004687
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 497 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,297
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Cove RD over Flint River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Little Cove RD over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2035. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Cove RD over Flint River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Cove RD over Flint River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Little Cove RD over Flint River carry?
About 2,297 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Cove RD over Flint River?
The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little Cove RD over Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.