US Bridges

Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .5 M N Int Cox Creek Pkwy · Structure no. 020908

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesMars Hill Road
CrossesCox Creek
Location.5 M N Int Cox Creek Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84997, -87.66069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2015)
Projected traffic796 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mars Hill Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.