US Bridges

Cody RD over Hells Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · .3 Mi. S. Ala. Hwy. 18 · Structure no. 006132

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cody RD over Hells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cody RD over Hells Creek in Lamar 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCody RD
CrossesHells Creek
Location.3 Mi. S. Ala. Hwy. 18
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73318, -87.98054
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic342 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cody RD over Hells Creek built?

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

What condition is Cody RD over Hells 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cody RD over Hells Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cody RD over Hells Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cody RD over Hells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.