US Bridges

County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5 MI North Fayetteville · Structure no. 004803

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesCohobie Creek
Location1.5 MI North Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16938, -86.40627
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2018)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$505,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Cohobie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 8 over Cohobie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.