US Bridges

CR-29 over Hatchet Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.73 MI N of SR-22 · Structure no. 019445

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-29 over Hatchet Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-29 over Hatchet Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCR-29
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location1.73 MI N of SR-22
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86118, -86.33877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2021)
Projected traffic291 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-29 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-29 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-29 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-29 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-29 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.