US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 015124

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.5 MI N JCT US 278
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18892, -87.35254
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1991)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$733,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.