US Bridges

CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.56 MI NE US-231 · Structure no. 016752

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-23
CrossesHachemedega Creek
Location1.56 MI NE US-231
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86612, -86.20626
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-23 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns CR-23 over Hachemedega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.