US Bridges

Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Grn Cove RD * Aldridge CR · Structure no. 009610

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreen Cove RD
CrossesAldridge Creek
LocationGrn Cove RD * Aldridge CR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.595, -86.54667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2024)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Green Cove RD over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.