US Bridges

County Road 92 over First Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.6 MI East of CO 55 · Structure no. 021159

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 92 over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 92 over First Creek in Lauderdale 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 92
CrossesFirst Creek
Location0.6 MI East of CO 55
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86344, -87.30367
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2017)
Projected traffic235 by 2037
Trucks8%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 92 over First Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 92 over First 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 92 over First Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 92 over First Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 92 over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.