US Bridges

County RD 8 over Corner Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Prescott Road · Structure no. 017522

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 8 over Corner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 8 over Corner Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 8
CrossesCorner Creek
LocationPrescott Road
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02056, -86.29268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1990)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 8 over Corner Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County RD 8 over Corner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 8 over Corner Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 8 over Corner Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 8 over Corner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.