Big Cove RD over Flint River
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Old US HWY431 · Structure no. 007502
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 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 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 Big Cove RD over Flint River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Cove RD over Flint River?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 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 County Highway Agency.