US Bridges

Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 Miles South of Hacoda · Structure no. 007578

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek in Geneva 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. HWY 1
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location3 Miles South of Hacoda
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02995, -86.16578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. HWY 1 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.