US Bridges

County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 30 T9N R23E · Structure no. 005292

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4409
CrossesSandy Run Creek
LocationSec 30 T9N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73333, -85.78333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4409 over Sandy Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4409 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.