US Bridges

County Road 8 over Flat Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 20 T12 R22 · Structure no. 005826

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 8 over Flat Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationSec 20 T12 R22
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99952, -85.86167
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Flat 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Flat Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 8 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.