Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Alabama · 0.5 M SW Brownsville · Structure no. 013580
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2000
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2019. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2000.
How much traffic does Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Misty Lane over Hatchett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.