US Bridges

Hodges Road over North Fork Sandy Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.15 MI E of CR 89 N · Structure no. 021883

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodges Road over North Fork Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hodges 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHodges Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sandy Creek
Location0.15 MI E of CR 89 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83725, -85.62356
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 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 traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hodges Road over North Fork Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Hodges 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 December 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hodges Road over North Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hodges Road over North Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.