US Bridges

CR 8 over Escatawpa River

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Deerpark · Structure no. 020757

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Escatawpa River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 8 over Escatawpa River in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,435 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesEscatawpa River
LocationDeerpark
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21709, -88.32183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2014)
Projected traffic1,435 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 over Escatawpa River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 8 over Escatawpa River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.