US Bridges

CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2.2 MI W Al. 68 T8SR6E · Structure no. 011026

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 192
CrossesTributary to South Fork
Location2.2 MI W Al. 68 T8SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3019, -85.9372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic287 (2023)
Projected traffic427 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork 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 Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork?

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

Who owns CO Rt 192 over Tributary to South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.