US Bridges

County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 4.5 MI S of Hacoda · Structure no. 017932

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Hacoda
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.00885, -86.16169
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2025)
Projected traffic390 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.