Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 M N SR 133/MARS Hill · Structure no. 012846
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.