US Bridges

CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Millry on Copeland Road · Structure no. 012766

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
151 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 11
CrossesCosby Creek
LocationMillry on Copeland Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6277, -88.31799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1992)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks10%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 over Cosby 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 over Cosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.