US Bridges

Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 990 North of Hitt RD · Structure no. 020578

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,619
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 14,619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,928 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCody RD N
CrossesMilkhouse Creek
Location990 North of Hitt RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67053, -88.20763
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,619 (2023)
Projected traffic21,928 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cody RD N over Milkhouse 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek carry?

About 14,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cody RD N over Milkhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.