US Bridges

Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W of CR-49 · Structure no. 021247

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSunset RD
CrossesLittle Hells Creek
Location1.0 MI W of CR-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7661, -88.01
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2017)
Projected traffic33 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$385,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset RD over Little Hells 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset RD over Little Hells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.