US Bridges

Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles South of Samson · Structure no. 019796

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesArmstrong Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.0 Miles South of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09708, -86.03612
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic73 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.