US Bridges

Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile NE Coaldale · Structure no. 015018

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek in Jefferson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSibleyville Road
CrossesHogeland Creek
Location0.5 Mile NE Coaldale
RouteCounty Highway 634
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83659, -86.7865
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2024)
Projected traffic560 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek built?

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

What condition is Sibleyville Road over Hogeland 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sibleyville Road over Hogeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.