Helton Drive over Cox Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 6// F N Int Cox Creek Pky · Structure no. 014013
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,510
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helton Drive over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Helton Drive over Cox Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,510 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,308 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 121 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helton Drive over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helton Drive 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 Helton Drive over Cox Creek carry?
About 7,510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Helton Drive over Cox Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Helton Drive over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.