US Bridges

Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N of JCT US No 82 · Structure no. 009821

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHagler Coaling RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.9 MI N of JCT US No 82
RouteCounty Highway 354
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08194, -87.35167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1997)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hagler Coaling RD over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hagler Coaling RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.