US Bridges

CO 8 over Cobbs Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.4MI E JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 001027

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 8 over Cobbs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 8 over Cobbs Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 8
CrossesCobbs Creek
Location0.4MI E JCT SR 35
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62654, -86.26598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (1989)
Projected traffic595 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 8 over Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 8 over Cobbs 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO 8 over Cobbs Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO 8 over Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 8 over Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.