US Bridges

Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1?MI. West of Hy. 43 · Structure no. 019569

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHalcomb RD
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.1?MI. West of Hy. 43
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57503, -87.66034
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a toll 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$506,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch 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 Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Halcomb RD over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.