US Bridges

County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · T4S R9E Sec. 19 · Structure no. 019700

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 131
CrossesSandy Ford Creek
LocationT4S R9E Sec. 19
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6788, -85.73541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 131 over Sandy Ford 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns County Road 131 over Sandy Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.