US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR

GoodPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 7.8 MI N US HWY 80 · Structure no. 008416

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1088 Southern RR
Location7.8 MI N US HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 1088
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56613, -88.20074
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1088 Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.