US Bridges

CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · Inter. CR 562 * CR 194 · Structure no. 006002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 562
CrossesSouth Sauty Creek
LocationInter. CR 562 * CR 194
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5777, -85.80963
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 562 over South Sauty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 562 over South Sauty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.