US Bridges

Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 MI W. of Geneva · Structure no. 015309

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Rd.
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5 MI W. of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02878, -85.95929
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Rd. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.