US Bridges

CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.92 MI W of CR-40 · Structure no. 013932

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-18
CrossesHachemedega Creek
Location0.92 MI W of CR-40
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87253, -86.19545
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-18 over Hachemedega 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-18 over Hachemedega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.