Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch
FairDale County, Alabama · N of W HWY 134 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025248
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch 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 600 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch 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 #2 over Gin Branch carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hatch RD #2 over Gin Branch?
It is owned by the Army.