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Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Fish Hatchery Rd. · Structure no. 002388

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Hatchery Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationFish Hatchery Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61538, -86.00066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2022)
Projected traffic323 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery Rd. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.