US Bridges

County Road 7 over Coleman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 36 T14 R21 · Structure no. 006179

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Coleman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 7 over Coleman Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesColeman Creek
LocationSec 36 T14 R21
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14706, -85.89629
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2025)
Projected traffic650 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Coleman 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 County Road 7 over Coleman Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.