US Bridges

Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 8 Mile SE of Samson · Structure no. 020312

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOpen Pond Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location8 Mile SE of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03997, -85.97434
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Open Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Open Pond Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.