US Bridges

SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Dale-Houston County Line · Structure no. 013270

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
770 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,492 by 2033. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 92 MP 7.527
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
LocationDale-Houston County Line
RouteState Highway 92
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23673, -85.68947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2013)
Projected traffic2,492 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 92 MP 7.527 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.