US Bridges

Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.25 MI E CO RD 1240 · Structure no. 009218

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDug Hill RD
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Location0.25 MI E CO RD 1240
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70464, -86.51233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (1990)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Dug Hill RD over Big Cove 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dug Hill RD over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.