US Bridges

CO Rt 308 over Big Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 MI West of Wilkinstown · Structure no. 018056

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 308 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 308 over Big Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO Rt 308
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 MI West of Wilkinstown
RouteCounty Highway 308
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61452, -86.03212
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 308 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 308 over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 308 over Big Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 308 over Big Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 308 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.