US Bridges

County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI N. of Al HWY 68 · Structure no. 019163

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 223
CrossesLittle Sand Valley Creek
Location1 MI N. of Al HWY 68
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30165, -85.91644
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 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 traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$721,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 223 over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 223 over Little Sand Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.