8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 8 TH Ave * 19 TH ST · Structure no. 003190
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8 TH Ave over Tanyard 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 8 TH Ave over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.