US Bridges

Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek

Good

Blount County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of Hayden · Structure no. 021772

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes Cemetery RD
CrossesNeeley Creek
Location1 Mile East of Hayden
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88486, -86.73692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Hayes Cemetery RD over Neeley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.