CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · 4.3 MI SW Childers-Burg · Structure no. 004801
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert 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 CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 008 over Branch - Culvert?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.