US Bridges

County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S Union · Structure no. 018518

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 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, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 208
CrossesTrussels Creek Tributary
Location1.3 MI S Union
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyGreene County
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1980)
Projected traffic550 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary 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 County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 208 over Trussels Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.