US Bridges

Old Marion Road over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .5MI FM Int/W Bear Ck Rd. · Structure no. 019515

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Marion Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Marion 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 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Marion Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location.5MI FM Int/W Bear Ck Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11783, -87.52731
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Marion Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Marion Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Marion Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Marion Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Marion Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.