US Bridges

CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N CO Rt 59 T5SR8E · Structure no. 010088

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 112
CrossesBengis Creek
Location1.0 MI N CO Rt 59 T5SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55122, -85.76036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic318 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$864,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 112 over Bengis 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 112 over Bengis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.