US Bridges

SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 1MILE E. of Hatchechubbee · Structure no. 020484

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesHatchechubbee Creek
Location1MILE E. of Hatchechubbee
RouteState Highway 26
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27386, -85.26853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2013)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$979,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Hatchechubbee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 26 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.