US Bridges

Sandusky Road over Second Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.25MI SE Minor Parkway · Structure no. 016685

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandusky Road over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sandusky Road over Second Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandusky Road
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.25MI SE Minor Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 130
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5477, -86.92357
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic2,450 (2025)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$811,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandusky Road over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandusky Road over Second 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sandusky Road over Second Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sandusky Road over Second Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sandusky Road over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.