US Bridges

Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 8228 Bailey Cove RD · Structure no. 010431

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Cove RD
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location8228 Bailey Cove RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65667, -86.52333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge 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 July 2023.

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

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bailey Cove RD over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.