US Bridges

CO RD 82 over Scarham Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E Al 75 T8SRSE · Structure no. 014829

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 82 over Scarham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 82 over Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 82
CrossesScarham Creek
Location1.0 MI E Al 75 T8SRSE
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29487, -86.09625
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2024)
Projected traffic346 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 82 over Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 82 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 82 over Scarham Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 82 over Scarham Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 82 over Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.