US Bridges

County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 6 MI NE of Hartford · Structure no. 016261

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 85
CrossesSandy Branch
Location6 MI NE of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16522, -85.65274
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic120 (2025)
Projected traffic275 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway 85 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.