US Bridges

CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.25 MI S JCT CO Rt 236 · Structure no. 007015

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
565
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 108
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location1.25 MI S JCT CO Rt 236
RouteCounty Highway 108
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53566, -87.39759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (1992)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 108 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.