US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.2 MI NE Miss Line · Structure no. 005150

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1008 Creek
Location0.2 MI NE Miss Line
RouteCounty Highway 1008
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38167, -88.40833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2020)
Projected traffic442 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$512,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1008 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.