US Bridges

CO RD 92 over Piney Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · East of CR 578 · Structure no. 004938

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 92 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 92 over Piney Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 92
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationEast of CR 578
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48462, -85.90678
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2024)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 92 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 92 over Piney Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 92 over Piney Creek carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 92 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 92 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.