US Bridges

Sardis Road over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 4 MI W US 31 Morris · Structure no. 010617

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Road over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sardis Road over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, 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 6 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSardis Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4 MI W US 31 Morris
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73607, -86.86674
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Road over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is Sardis Road over Crooked 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 Sardis Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.