US Bridges

CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Int Al 157 · Structure no. 014511

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 8
CrossesGreenbrier Branch
Location0.5 MI E Int Al 157
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94249, -87.76403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1988)
Projected traffic660 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$906,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 8 over Greenbrier Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.