US Bridges

Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk

Good

Clay County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 019758

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long.

CarriesHorns Valley Road
CrossesWest Fork of Hatchet Crk
Location?????????????????????????
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24561, -86.05576
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2016)
Projected traffic34 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk 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 Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Horns Valley Road over West Fork of Hatchet Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.