US Bridges

Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4MI E Cody RD · Structure no. 016555

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
113 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
28,038
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,038 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,057 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCottage Hill Road
CrossesMilkhouse Creek
Location0.4MI E Cody RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64031, -88.20134
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 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 traffic28,038 (2023)
Projected traffic42,057 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek carry?

About 28,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cottage Hill Road over Milkhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.