US Bridges

Sanders Road over Rum Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Sanders Road · Structure no. 021311

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Road over Rum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanders Road over Rum Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 32 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSanders Road
CrossesRum Creek
LocationSanders Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0296, -86.54554
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanders Road over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Sanders Road over Rum 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sanders Road over Rum Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sanders Road over Rum Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders Road over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.