US Bridges

Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Sandlin Rd*clark Spgs · Structure no. 010971

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,625
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs is a concrete culvert carrying Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 5,625 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,115 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandlin RD SW
CrossesClark Springs
LocationJCT Sandlin Rd*clark Spgs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.565, -86.99167
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,625 (2009)
Projected traffic12,115 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$997,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs carry?

About 5,625 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sandlin RD SW over Clark Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.