US Bridges

Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · HWY 88 2 MI E of 431 · Structure no. 016172

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 88
CrossesBuckhannon Creek
LocationHWY 88 2 MI E of 431
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4564, -85.5891
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek 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 Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 88 over Buckhannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.