US Bridges

Bailey Cove Road over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Bailey Cove* Country Lane · Structure no. 012845

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Cove Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey Cove Road over Stream in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Cove Road
CrossesStream
LocationBailey Cove* Country Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63667, -86.53833
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Cove Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Cove Road over Stream 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 Road over Stream carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Cove Road over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bailey Cove Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.