US Bridges

ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.1 S Unity Church · Structure no. 005607

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO HWY 8
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.1 S Unity Church
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60527, -86.252
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1999)
Projected traffic704 by 2029
Trucks15%
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$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO HWY 8 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.