US Bridges

Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.95 MI East of Al HWY 63 · Structure no. 017415

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSanford Road
CrossesHillabee Creek
Location2.95 MI East of Al HWY 63
RouteCounty Highway 502
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06635, -85.88009
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic693 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford Road over Hillabee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford Road over Hillabee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.