US Bridges

CR 92 over Higdon Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.15 MI East of SR 71 · Structure no. 021460

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 92 over Higdon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 92 over Higdon Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 92
CrossesHigdon Creek
Location1.15 MI East of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 292
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84414, -85.60457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2004)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$633,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 92 over Higdon Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 92 over Higdon 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 CR 92 over Higdon Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 92 over Higdon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 92 over Higdon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.