CO Rt 8 over Cowpen Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E Int Al 17 · Structure no. 018927
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 8 over Cowpen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 8 over Cowpen Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2029. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 8 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 8 over Cowpen 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 Cowpen Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 8 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 8 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.