US Bridges

Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Hull · Structure no. 000000019550380

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSanford Road
CrossesEast Sandy Creek
Location4 MI NW of Hull
RouteCounty Highway 443
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05944, -83.33649
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford Road over East 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sanford Road over East Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.