US Bridges

Sandifer RD E over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · .2 MI E US 31 on Sandifer · Structure no. 011221

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandifer RD E over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandifer RD E over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesSandifer RD E
CrossesTown Creek
Location.2 MI E US 31 on Sandifer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77452, -86.95275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2007)
Projected traffic134 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandifer RD E over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandifer RD E over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sandifer RD E over Town Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandifer RD E over Town Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sandifer RD E over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.