US Bridges

Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 2.5 MI North of Hartford · Structure no. 012289

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia Rd.
CrossesCox Mill Creek
Location2.5 MI North of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13872, -85.69943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$221,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Macedonia Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Rd. over Cox Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.