Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · 0.3 Miles So Cox Chapel · Structure no. 017138
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Sand Valley Rd. over Fisher Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.