US Bridges

CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2MI S Al 35 T7SR8E · Structure no. 007776

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 88
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2MI S Al 35 T7SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41805, -85.80491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic351 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2043
Trucks15%
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$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 88 over Jacks 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 88 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.