US Bridges

CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N CO Rt 192 T8SR6E · Structure no. 009695

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 46
CrossesSouth Fork Scarham Creek
Location0.5 MI N CO Rt 192 T8SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30449, -85.98514
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2023)
Projected traffic396 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 46 over South Fork Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.