US Bridges

Al 160 over Henderson Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · .5 Mi.No. CO.RD.37 · Structure no. 002969

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 160 over Henderson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 160 over Henderson Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,642 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 160
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location.5 Mi.No. CO.RD.37
RouteState Highway 160
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96444, -86.63111
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2024)
Projected traffic4,642 by 2044
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 160 over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Al 160 over Henderson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 160 over Henderson Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 160 over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 160 over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.