US Bridges

Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 3 Mi. S. Penton · Structure no. 007785

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 108
CrossesHootaloocco Creek
Location3 Mi. S. Penton
RouteCounty Highway 108
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96809, -85.46814
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1992)
Projected traffic175 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 108 over Hootaloocco 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. 108 over Hootaloocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.