CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NE of PAINTET8SR5E · Structure no. 013936
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 189
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 482 over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek carry?
About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns CO Rt 482 over Little Scarham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.