US Bridges

8th ST over Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Cent Pky *8th ST · Structure no. 011477

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,930
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 8th ST over Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 20,930 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,313 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th ST
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI W Cent Pky *8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5894, -86.9881
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,930 (2005)
Projected traffic26,313 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST over Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 8th ST over Branch carry?

About 20,930 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.