Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek
FairBlount County, Alabama · 4 MI SW of Remlap · Structure no. 014947
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Narrows Road over Sand Valley 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek carry?
About 152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Narrows Road over Sand Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.