US Bridges

SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel)

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Marengo County, Alabama · 1.6 Ml. East Faunsdale · Structure no. 019113

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel) in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,218 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-8 (US-80)
CrossesCottonwood Creek (rel)
Location1.6 Ml. East Faunsdale
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.459, -87.56497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2013)
Projected traffic7,218 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel) carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-8 (US-80) over Cottonwood Creek (rel)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.