Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Int AL68 Bypas · Structure no. 006902
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Old Sand Valley RD over Big Nose Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.