CO RD 38 over Sand Branch
GoodAutauga County, Alabama · Independence · Structure no. 016127
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 38 over Sand Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 38 over Sand Branch in Autauga 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 38 over Sand Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 38 over Sand 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 38 over Sand Branch carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is CO RD 38 over Sand Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 38 over Sand Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.