US Bridges

Agricola Road over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N CO RD 039 · Structure no. 006066

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Agricola Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Agricola Road over Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAgricola Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.3 MI N CO RD 039
RouteCounty Highway A8302
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80538, -85.7738
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Agricola Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Agricola Road over Sandy Creek 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 Agricola Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Agricola Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Agricola Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.