US Bridges

C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.4 Mile N.E.Of Mixons X · Structure no. 004105

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC0 Rt 239
CrossesCardwell Creek
Location0.4 Mile N.E.Of Mixons X
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48718, -85.90723
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2024)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C0 Rt 239 over Cardwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.