Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek
GoodElmore County, Alabama · Sec 17 T19N R20E · Structure no. 015072
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipporwill Road over Sand 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Whipporwill Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.