US Bridges

Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · N of Knox on Hatch RD · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025246

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHatch RD
CrossesTrib of Brooking Mill CR
LocationN of Knox on Hatch RD
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32378, -85.67201
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hatch RD over Trib of Brooking Mill CR?

It is owned by the Army.