US Bridges

CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI W JCT CO RD 2 · Structure no. 001959

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 18
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1 MI W JCT CO RD 2
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18849, -87.36155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 18 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.