US Bridges

CO 7 over Hatchet Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N JCT CO No 6 · Structure no. 004536

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 7 over Hatchet Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 7 over Hatchet Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2036. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 7
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location1.8 MI N JCT CO No 6
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17416, -86.04589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2016)
Projected traffic412 by 2036
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 7 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 7 over Hatchet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO 7 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO 7 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 7 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.