US Bridges

Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 4 MI SW of Hayden · Structure no. 012625

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hayden Road
CrossesSibleyville Creek
Location4 MI SW of Hayden
RouteCounty Highway 378
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84452, -86.79986
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2024)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hayden Road over Sibleyville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.