Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek
FairBlount County, Alabama · 2 MI E of Hayden · Structure no. 014289
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 264
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Armstrong Loop over Hayes 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 Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek carry?
About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Armstrong Loop over Hayes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.