US Bridges

Al - 160 over Double Branch

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. No. I-65 · Structure no. 003137

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 160 over Double Branch is a steel culvert carrying Al - 160 over Double Branch in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 11,434 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,721 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 160
CrossesDouble Branch
Location1.2 Mi. No. I-65
RouteState Highway 160
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8574, -86.805
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,434 (2024)
Projected traffic13,721 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 160 over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 160 over Double Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 160 over Double Branch carry?

About 11,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 160 over Double Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Al - 160 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.