US Bridges

Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.0 MI So FAS Rt 01 · Structure no. 012464

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesClouds Cove RD
CrossesClouds Creek
Location2.0 MI So FAS Rt 01
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5045, -86.49193
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1992)
Projected traffic335 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Clouds Cove RD over Clouds 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clouds Cove RD over Clouds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.