US Bridges

Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 3.6 Mi. N. E. Waverly · Structure no. 012548

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 11
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.6 Mi. N. E. Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79948, -85.54378
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2017)
Projected traffic275 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 11 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 11 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.