US Bridges

Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Camp Hill · Structure no. 013233

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 89
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationCamp Hill
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77833, -85.65167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 89 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 Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 89 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.