US Bridges

Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .2 Mile East of 431 · Structure no. 019014

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 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 2003, so it is 22 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 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEastern Bypass
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Location.2 Mile East of 431
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66, -86.47833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic16,520 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Bypass over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.