US Bridges

County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek

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Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 9 T11N R24E · Structure no. 019129

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationSec 9 T11N R24E
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9425, -85.63772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.