US Bridges

CO RD 208 over Trussell Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S Union · Structure no. 017760

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 208 over Trussell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 208 over Trussell Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 208
CrossesTrussell Creek
Location1.5 MI S Union
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1175, -87.86889
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2000)
Projected traffic550 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$968,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 208 over Trussell Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 208 over Trussell 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 RD 208 over Trussell Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 208 over Trussell Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 208 over Trussell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.