South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.7 MI SW US 82 · Structure no. 021242
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Sandy RD over Big 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns South Sandy RD over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.