Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.1 Mi. from JCT Ala 69 · Structure no. 019142
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.