Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 2 MI E of Hortons Mill · Structure no. 013488
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Horton Mill Road over Jones 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 Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Horton Mill Road over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.