US Bridges

Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Cobbs Ford RD · Structure no. 021438

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,580
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2023. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCobbs Ford Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCobbs Ford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45493, -86.36306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (2013)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2023
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$946,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Cobbs Ford Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.