US Bridges

Sardis RD over Carr Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.2 MI SW Gibsonville · Structure no. 007668

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis RD over Carr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sardis RD over Carr Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSardis RD
CrossesCarr Creek
Location1.2 MI SW Gibsonville
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18544, -85.80327
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2016)
Projected traffic303 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$449,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis RD over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis RD over Carr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sardis RD over Carr Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sardis RD over Carr Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis RD over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.