SR 35 over Sauty Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 3 MI N JCT SR75 * SR 35?? · Structure no. 017765
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,821
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 35 over Sauty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Sauty Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,821 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,149 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 35 over Sauty Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 35 over Sauty 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 35 over Sauty Creek carry?
About 5,821 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 35 over Sauty Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 35 over Sauty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.