Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek
GoodPosted for loadGeneva County, Alabama · 10 Miles S.W. of Samson · Structure no. 017344
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eight Mile Rd. 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Eight Mile Rd. over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.