US Bridges

Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N SR-50 · Structure no. 021881

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBrazell Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sandy Creek
Location0.8 MI N SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83286, -85.60229
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazell Road over North Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brazell Road over North Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.