Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.3 MI N of JCT US No 82 · Structure no. 005595
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Echola Road over Eight Mile Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.