US Bridges

East Seventh ST over Negro Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S CO RD 36 · Structure no. 015924

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Seventh ST over Negro Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Seventh ST over Negro Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Seventh ST
CrossesNegro Creek
Location0.5 MI S CO RD 36
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4944, -87.69135
Functional classUrban Local

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2023)
Projected traffic688 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Seventh ST over Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Seventh ST over Negro 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does East Seventh ST over Negro Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Seventh ST over Negro Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns East Seventh ST over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.