Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek
GoodTallapoosa County, Alabama · Mlk · Structure no. 003019
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ml King RD over Little Sandy 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ml King RD over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.