US Bridges

Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. S.W. Detroit · Structure no. 014810

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 238 ft (72.5 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
Location2.0 Mi. S.W. Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01781, -88.20083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek carry?

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

How long is Hatley Detroit RD over Sipsey Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 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?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.