US Bridges

CO RD 7 over I65

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · I65 and CO.7 Interchange · Structure no. 006780

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 7 over I65 in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2034. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesI65
LocationI65 and CO.7 Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.57654, -86.84611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2003)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over I65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over I65 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over I65 carry?

About 1,076 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7 over I65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.