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County Road 8 over Sand Ditch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Mc Phail Farm Road · Structure no. 018773

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Sand Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 8 over Sand Ditch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesSand Ditch
LocationMc Phail Farm Road
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0168, -86.30845
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2002)
Projected traffic349 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Sand Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Sand Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Sand Ditch carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Sand Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Sand Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.