US Bridges

CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · Int CO 55 * CO 53 · Structure no. 016544

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 92
CrossesNugent Branch
LocationInt CO 55 * CO 53
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86243, -87.31131
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1983)
Projected traffic295 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 92 over Nugent Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.