US Bridges

CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI W Int Al 157 · Structure no. 017410

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 8
CrossesCypress Creek Relief
Location1 MI W Int Al 157
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93189, -87.78315
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2001)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 8 over Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.