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Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek

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Cullman County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT Larkwood · Structure no. 021357

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek is a concrete other carrying Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesConvent RD NE
CrossesEightmile Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Larkwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.1902, -86.8092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$829,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convent RD NE over Eightmile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Convent RD NE over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.