CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief
GoodWashington County, Alabama · Deer Park · Structure no. 020759
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief 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 1,250 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief 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 CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 8 over Escatawpa River Relief?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.