US Bridges

Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1/4 Mi. East of Hwy. 431 · Structure no. 019478

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,538 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaldwell Lane
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Location1/4 Mi. East of Hwy. 431
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67489, -86.48966
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2005)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Lane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Lane over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.