US Bridges

Hachett RD over Briley CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC10 T4S R5W · Structure no. 015154

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hachett RD over Briley CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hachett RD over Briley CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHachett RD
CrossesBriley CR
LocationSEC10 T4S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70537, -87.04592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic160 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hachett RD over Briley CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hachett RD over Briley CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Hachett RD over Briley CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hachett RD over Briley CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hachett RD over Briley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.