US Bridges

CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.15 MI S of CR 222 · Structure no. 018752

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 292
CrossesTrib to Valley Creek
Location0.15 MI S of CR 222
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57654, -86.97278
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 292 over Trib to Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.