Big Cove RD over Flint River
GoodPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT Old HWY 431 · Structure no. 007501
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Cove RD over Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Cove RD over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Cove RD over Flint River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Cove RD over Flint River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Big Cove RD over Flint River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Cove RD over Flint River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Big Cove RD over Flint River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.