US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N US HWY 80 · Structure no. 004666

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek
Location3.9 MI N US HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 1092
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51712, -88.11229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1092 Ponkabiacreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.