US Bridges

Co. 92 over Branch

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. N.E. Lafayette · Structure no. 010649

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 92 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 92 over Branch in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 6 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 92
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi. N.E. Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92092, -85.38194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1992)
Projected traffic140 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 92 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Co. 92 over Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 92 over Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 92 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 92 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.