US Bridges

County Road 57 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S. Glenwood Rd. · Structure no. 005257

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Sandy Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationS. Glenwood Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59519, -86.22071
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (1993)
Projected traffic704 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.