US Bridges

Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.18MI SW Leeth Gap Cutof · Structure no. 009193

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSardis Rd.
CrossesJacobs Creek
Location0.18MI SW Leeth Gap Cutof
RouteCounty Highway 386
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18208, -86.05589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2003)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Rd. over Jacobs 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Sardis Rd. over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.