US Bridges

CR-107 over Hatchet Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 4 Mi. N. W.Rockford · Structure no. 012368

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-107 over Hatchet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-107 over Hatchet Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-107
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location4 Mi. N. W.Rockford
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91683, -86.27037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-107 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-107 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-107 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-107 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-107 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.