US Bridges

Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles SE of Samson · Structure no. 009940

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRosewood Rd.
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4 Miles SE of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05654, -86.03751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rosewood Rd. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.