US Bridges

County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles North of Hartford · Structure no. 006331

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 61
CrossesCox Mill Creek
Location4 Miles North of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15753, -85.69649
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 61 over Cox 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HWY 61 over Cox Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.