US Bridges

CO 008 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · Located in Fayette-Ville · Structure no. 004292

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 008 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 008 over Cedar Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 008
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationLocated in Fayette-Ville
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15275, -86.4065
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2016)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 008 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 008 over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 008 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 008 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 008 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.