CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E Int Al 157 · Structure no. 014512
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek 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 8 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 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 8 over Middle Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.