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County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · Shomo Creek · Structure no. 019086

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84 in Monroe 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesAla 59 Ala 84
LocationShomo Creek
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33883, -87.69681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2005)
Projected traffic613 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84 carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Ala 59 Ala 84?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.