US Bridges

County Road 104 over Scarham Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1 Mile North C.R. 24 · Structure no. 019148

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 104 over Scarham Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 104 over Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 104
CrossesScarham Creek
Location1 Mile North C.R. 24
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30227, -86.02831
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 104 over Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 104 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 County Road 104 over Scarham Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 104 over Scarham Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 104 over Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.