US Bridges

County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 18 T12 R24 · Structure no. 014331

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
LocationSec 18 T12 R24
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01872, -85.67197
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 38 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.