CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · Wilson Mill to State Park · Structure no. 009762
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 8 over Cypress 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.