US Bridges

County Road 60 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 20 T12 R24 · Structure no. 016852

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 60 over Little Sandy Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationSec 20 T12 R24
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99454, -85.675
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$524,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 60 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 60 over Little 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 60 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 60 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 60 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.