US Bridges

County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W of Coleta · Structure no. 017479

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesEast Fork Hatchet Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W of Coleta
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26677, -86.02788
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating97.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2016)
Projected traffic599 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over East Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Route 7 over East Fork Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.