US Bridges

SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 6 MI S JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 002766

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesSand Valley Creek
Location6 MI S JCT SR 68
RouteState Highway 227
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22017, -85.94924
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 over Sand Valley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 227 over Sand Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.