US Bridges

Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 12.7 MI N Pike CO Line · Structure no. 010271

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Zion Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location12.7 MI N Pike CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13279, -86.17476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1988)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion Road over Sandy 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 December 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.