US Bridges

SR 148 over Hatchet Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT CO 7 · Structure no. 008881

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Hatchet Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 148 over Hatchet Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT CO 7
RouteState Highway 148
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19142, -86.04661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2022)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 148 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.