US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.6 MI NE Miss Line · Structure no. 005151

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
1993 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1008 Creek
Location0.6 MI NE Miss Line
RouteCounty Highway 1008
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38833, -88.40333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (1993)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (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 July 2023.

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

About 215 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1008 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.