US Bridges

CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT SR 195 · Structure no. 014907

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 47
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1 MI E JCT SR 195
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22451, -87.42825
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1991)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.