US Bridges

Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 12.6 MI N Pike Co. Line · Structure no. 004764

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMt. Zion Road
CrossesSandy Crk Relief
Location12.6 MI N Pike Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13247, -86.17464
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (1993)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Crk Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.