US Bridges

CO Rt 108 over Little Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.4MI S JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 001267

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 108 over Little Paint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 108 over Little Paint Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 108
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location0.4MI S JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 108
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60483, -86.27634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic70 (1989)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$670,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 108 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 108 over Little Paint 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 108 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 108 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 108 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.