US Bridges

Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · W of Hanchey Field RD · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025247

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 600 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHatch RD #1
CrossesBrooking Mill Creek
LocationW of Hanchey Field RD
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32687, -85.65701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hatch RD #1 over Brooking Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Army.