US Bridges

Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N US 280 · Structure no. 000041

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConnector Road
CrossesSandy Creek Spur
Location0.7 MI N US 280
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75387, -85.60033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Connector Road over Sandy Creek Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.