US Bridges

CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W of Int Al 157 · Structure no. 018957

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2 is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2 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 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 8
CrossesCypress Creek Relief 2
Location1.2 MI W of Int Al 157
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93184, -87.78719
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2003)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 8 over Cypress Creek Relief 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.