US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Cox Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · Off HWY 139 near Cox Chap · Structure no. 018976

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell Road over Cox Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesCox Creek
LocationOff HWY 139 near Cox Chap
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85508, -86.88996
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Road over Cox 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Mitchell Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mitchell Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.