CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 1.4 MI W Int Al 157 · Structure no. 018955
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 8 over 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 Cypress Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.