CO 88 over Second Creek
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E CO 88 · Structure no. 001593
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 88 over Second Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 88 over Second Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 88 over Second Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 88 over Second Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 88 over Second Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO 88 over Second Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO 88 over Second Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.