US Bridges

Line RD over Eight Mile Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Geneva County, Alabama · 6 Miles South of Hacoda · Structure no. 015304

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line RD over Eight Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Line RD over Eight Mile Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLine RD
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location6 Miles South of Hacoda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99346, -86.17152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Line RD over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Line RD over Eight Mile 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 March 2020.

How much traffic does Line RD over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Line RD over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Line RD over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.