US Bridges

CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · FAS Rt 11 · Structure no. 016299

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD No 45
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationFAS Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43363, -85.27833
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 45 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO RD No 45 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.