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Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 703 · Structure no. 005554

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 703
CrossesEightmile Creek
LocationCR 703
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.16216, -86.80904
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic570 (1991)
Projected traffic825 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$689,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 703 over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.