Wood Avenue over Cox Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · .2 MI S Al 157 / 133 · Structure no. 014035
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Avenue over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wood Avenue 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long. 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood Avenue over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Avenue 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 Wood Avenue over Cox Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wood Avenue over Cox Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Wood Avenue over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.