US Bridges

Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.9 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 016195

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,508
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,386 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 20
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.9 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.37036, -87.61849
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2022)
Projected traffic3,386 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 20 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.