US Bridges

Co. Rd. 11 over South Sandy Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N Waverly · Structure no. 020213

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 11 over South Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 11 over South Sandy Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 11
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location1.2 MI N Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7544, -85.5729
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2013)
Projected traffic549 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 11 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 11 over South 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 November 2023.

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

About 370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 11 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 11 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.