US Bridges

Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. S.W. Detroit · Structure no. 014180

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHatley Detroit RD
CrossesSipsey Creek Relief
Location2.2 Mi. S.W. Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02185, -88.20497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic565 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief 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 Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.