US Bridges

CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 0.25 S Pleasant Grove Ch · Structure no. 018559

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Road 63
CrossesBoxes Creek
Location0.25 S Pleasant Grove Ch
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84652, -87.58975
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2001)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 63 over Boxes 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Road 63 over Boxes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.