Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadChambers County, Alabama · Stephens Mill Pond · Structure no. 000136
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 2 over South Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.