CO 7 over Hatchet Creek
GoodPosted for loadClay County, Alabama · 2.6 MI S JCT Ala No 148 · Structure no. 004538
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 6 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 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. 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 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO 7 over Hatchet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.