US Bridges

Sand Valley RD over Fisher Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 1.0MILE NE HWY 431 · Structure no. 017713

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2004 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 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSand Valley RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location1.0MILE NE HWY 431
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.06672, -86.11667
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2004)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$396,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Valley RD over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Valley RD over Fisher Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sand Valley RD over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sand Valley RD over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.