Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 2 MI W JCT US HWY 72 · Structure no. 004689
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,297
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek 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 6 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 2,865 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 2,297 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little Cove RD over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.