Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 0.2 Mile East of U.S. 431 · Structure no. 018739
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,520 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastern Bypass over Big Cove 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.