US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N US HWY 80 · Structure no. 008412

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek
Location2.2 MI N US HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 1088
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48833, -88.18667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic754 (2022)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$969,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.