US Bridges

County Road 503 over Sandy Creek

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Chilton County, Alabama · CR503 1 M S of Verbena · Structure no. 019968

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 503 over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 503 over Sandy Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 503
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationCR503 1 M S of Verbena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73487, -86.50247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

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

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic375 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 503 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 503 over 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 County Road 503 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 503 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 503 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.