US Bridges

Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 019631

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGreen Acres Road
CrossesLittle Hatchet Creek
Location?????????????????????????
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24539, -86.0023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2016)
Projected traffic35 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Acres Road over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Green Acres Road over Little Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.