US Bridges

County Road 8 over Bryans Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Wilson Mill to State Park · Structure no. 009763

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Bryans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 8 over Bryans 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesBryans Creek
LocationWilson Mill to State Park
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05112, -85.09267
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1990)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$713,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Bryans Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Bryans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Bryans Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Bryans Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 8 over Bryans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.