US Bridges

CR-511 over Hatchet Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.06 MI SE of CR-49 · Structure no. 002085

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,495
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-511 over Hatchet Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-511 over Hatchet Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-511
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location2.06 MI SE of CR-49
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08156, -86.08358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,495 (2021)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-511 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-511 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-511 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 1,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-511 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-511 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.