US Bridges

Jackson Road over Cox Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 M S JCT SR 133 · Structure no. 011874

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over Cox Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Road over Cox Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2034. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Road
CrossesCox Creek
Location0.1 M S JCT SR 133
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82892, -87.69869
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2014)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$815,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.