SANFORD RD
Carrying SANFORD RD over ROCKY CREEK
5.3 M E OF 63, Tallapoosa, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SANFORD RD
The SANFORD RD bridge in Tallapoosa, Alabama carries SANFORD RD over ROCKY CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.9 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 295 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SANFORD RD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 295 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 006073
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SANFORD RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SANFORD RD against other structures in Tallapoosa and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SANFORD RD?
SANFORD RD in Tallapoosa, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SANFORD RD inspected?
SANFORD RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 295 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SANFORD RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SANFORD RD?
SANFORD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SANFORD RD?
SANFORD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SANFORD RD and does age affect safety?
SANFORD RD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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