US Bridges

CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.5 M N Int CO 048 Al 50 · Structure no. 007044

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR-89 N
CrossesNorth Fork Sandy Creek
Location1.5 M N Int CO 048 Al 50
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83566, -85.62681
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic605 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-89 N over North Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-89 N over North Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.