US Bridges

Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 018930

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Big Cove Road
CrossesGreen Mountain Branch
Location?????????????????????????
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61665, -86.49245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic660 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Big Cove Road over Green Mountain Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.