Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPerry County, Alabama · Oscar Price RD · Structure no. 015005
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2017.
How much traffic does Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Oscar Price Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.