US Bridges

US 411 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 7.3 MI W Ga ST Line · Structure no. 002113

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 411 over Sandy Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 97 years old, older 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 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,226 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 411
CrossesSandy Creek
Location7.3 MI W Ga ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10133, -85.52412
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2021)
Projected traffic5,226 by 2041
Trucks21%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US 411 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 411 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 411 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.