US Bridges

CO RD No 8 over Little Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Burbank · Structure no. 007936

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 8 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 8 over Little Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 818 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 8
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationBurbank
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21673, -88.36033
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2013)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$591,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 8 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 8 over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD No 8 over Little Creek carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 8 over Little Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 8 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.