US Bridges

Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 4 MI SW of Hayden · Structure no. 015262

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSibleyville Road
CrossesSibleyville Creek
Location4 MI SW of Hayden
RouteCounty Highway 379
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84432, -86.78792
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic254 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sibleyville 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 Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sibleyville Road over Sibleyville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.