US Bridges

CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E Ala HWY#68T8SR6E · Structure no. 013309

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD #28
CrossesScarham Creek
Location2.0 MI E Ala HWY#68T8SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30269, -86.02045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2024)
Projected traffic943 by 2044
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD #28 over Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.