US Bridges

CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 2 MI W Pittsview · Structure no. 015291

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO 4
CrossesHatchechubbee Creek
Location2 MI W Pittsview
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.19696, -85.19989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1991)
Projected traffic860 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO 4 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.