US Bridges

SR 133 over Cox Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 M E JCT SR133 & SR157 · Structure no. 011490

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
109 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 133 over Cox Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,572 by 2033. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 133
CrossesCox Creek
Location0.1 M E JCT SR133 & SR157
RouteState Highway 133
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8391, -87.6843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 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 traffic16,400 (2023)
Projected traffic22,572 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Cox 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Cox Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 133 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.