US Bridges

Co# 92 over Waters Branch

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. E. CO 8 · Structure no. 012820

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co# 92 over Waters Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co# 92 over Waters Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo# 92
CrossesWaters Branch
Location0.7 Mi. E. CO 8
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2258, -86.39166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co# 92 over Waters Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co# 92 over Waters Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co# 92 over Waters Branch carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co# 92 over Waters Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co# 92 over Waters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.