US Bridges

Snake Road over Coxey Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC16 T3S R6W · Structure no. 003440

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Road over Coxey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Snake Road over Coxey Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSnake Road
CrossesCoxey Creek
LocationSEC16 T3S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7772, -87.16517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2014)
Projected traffic900 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$454,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snake Road over Coxey Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Road over Coxey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Snake Road over Coxey Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snake Road over Coxey Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Road over Coxey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.