US Bridges

CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 001124

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 8
CrossesCotton Cove Creek
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR 35
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63694, -86.27108
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (1989)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove 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 Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 8 over Cotton Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.