US Bridges

County Road 572 over Sand Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.5 MI West of CO RD 65 · Structure no. 018030

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 572 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 572 over Sand Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 572
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5 MI West of CO RD 65
RouteCounty Highway 572
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30704, -87.50549
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2001)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 572 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 572 over Sand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 572 over Sand Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 572 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 572 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.