US Bridges

Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior

FairClosed to traffic

Blount County, Alabama · Horton Mill · Structure no. 011039

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHorton Mill Rd.
CrossesLittle Warrior
LocationHorton Mill
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00765, -86.44866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$779,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Mill Rd. over Little Warrior?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.