US Bridges

Al - 160 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · .1 Mi. SO.CO.RD.45 · Structure no. 003500

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 160 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 160 over Sugar Creek 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 160
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.1 Mi. SO.CO.RD.45
RouteState Highway 160
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93833, -86.68222
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic4,340 (2025)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 160 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Al - 160 over Sugar 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 2025.

How much traffic does Al - 160 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al - 160 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 160 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.