US Bridges

CO 4 over Hatchet Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 1.3 M NW Brownville · Structure no. 007323

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 4 over Hatchet Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 4 over Hatchet Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2036. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 4
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location1.3 M NW Brownville
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13042, -86.05469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2016)
Projected traffic354 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 4 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 4 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 4 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO 4 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 4 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.