US Bridges

Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 Mile West U.S. 231 · Structure no. 019961

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Cove Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.4 Mile West U.S. 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58806, -86.57083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$809,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Cove Road over Unnamed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Green Cove Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.