CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 1.8MI NW JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 010618
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 145 over Boxes Cove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.