US Bridges

CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.6 MI W Int Al 17 · Structure no. 017273

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,174 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 8
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.6 MI W Int Al 17
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9491, -87.69479
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2001)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 8 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 8 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.