US Bridges

Al - 160 over Hayes Ck

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · @ Cullwell RD · Structure no. 003499

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 160 over Hayes Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 160 over Hayes Ck in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,295 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl - 160
CrossesHayes Ck
Location@ Cullwell RD
RouteState Highway 160
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90528, -86.73139
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,910 (2024)
Projected traffic9,295 by 2044
Trucks9%
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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 160 over Hayes Ck built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 160 over Hayes Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 160 over Hayes Ck carry?

About 7,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al - 160 over Hayes Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 160 over Hayes Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.