US Bridges

CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.65 MI E JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 004431

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 88
CrossesBryant Creek
Location1.65 MI E JCT SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6678, -85.79566
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (1989)
Projected traffic323 by 2040
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$653,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 88 over Bryant 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CO Rt 88 over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.