US Bridges

CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 MI West of Geneva · Structure no. 004767

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 4 Goat Hill RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5 MI West of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03639, -85.96682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic894 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 Goat Hill RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.