US Bridges

Swindle Road over Little Sandy Creek

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S of JCT CO # 66 · Structure no. 020179

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swindle Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Swindle Road over Little Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwindle Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT CO # 66
RouteCounty Highway 3330
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12175, -87.50441
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 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 traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swindle Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swindle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Swindle Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swindle 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 Swindle Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.