US Bridges

Woodley Road over Sandy Crk. Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 11.0 MI N Moore RD · Structure no. 015146

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley Road over Sandy Crk. Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodley Road over Sandy Crk. Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodley Road
CrossesSandy Crk. Relief
Location11.0 MI N Moore RD
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17884, -86.14269
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1988)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Woodley Road over Sandy Crk. Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodley 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 February 2025.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Woodley 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodley Road over Sandy Crk. Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.