CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · .5 MI E CO Rt 43 T8SR7E · Structure no. 009478
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 199 over South Fork Scarham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.