US Bridges

Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT CR 1165 * CR 1277 · Structure no. 018407

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR in Morgan 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLawrence Cove Road
CrossesWest Fork of Cotaco CR
LocationJCT CR 1165 * CR 1277
RouteCounty Highway 1165
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36149, -86.72645
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2001)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Cove Road over West Fork of Cotaco CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.