US Bridges

Sanford Road over Rocky Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 5.3 M E of 63 · Structure no. 006073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanford Road over Rocky 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.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSanford Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5.3 M E of 63
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04657, -85.85684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2025)
Projected traffic578 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Road over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Sanford Road over Rocky 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sanford Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sanford Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.