US Bridges

SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R.

Good

Houston County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. Dale Co. Line · Structure no. 013271

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R. in Houston 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 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,528 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 92 MP 7.828
CrossesChoctawhatchee River R.
Location0.3 Mi. E. Dale Co. Line
RouteState Highway 92
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23472, -85.68472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2013)
Projected traffic2,528 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R. built?

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

What condition is SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R. carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R.?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 92 MP 7.828 over Choctawhatchee River R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.