US Bridges

West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.45 MI W Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 021048

Built
2018
7 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek is a other culvert carrying West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2018 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Union Road 20
CrossesLittle Sanusi Creek
Location1.45 MI W Ala HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69934, -88.33569
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$653,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Union Road 20 over Little Sanusi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.