US Bridges

Fielding Road over Coxey Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · T4S R5W SEC16 · Structure no. 020933

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fielding Road over Coxey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fielding Road over Coxey Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFielding Road
CrossesCoxey Creek
LocationT4S R5W SEC16
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77821, -87.16039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$565,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fielding Road over Coxey Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fielding 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fielding Road over Coxey Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fielding Road over Coxey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fielding Road over Coxey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.