Colvin Gap Rd. over Big Cove Creek

Fair Condition88 years old950 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyEtowah
LocationAt Int With Alford Bend
CarriesColvin Gap Rd.
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Coordinates33.97402, -85.86501

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width21.3 ft (6.5 m)
Deck Area81.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic950 (2003)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number001845

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