US Bridges

Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. NW Garland · Structure no. 011973

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 7
CrossesBranch of Persimmoncreek
Location1.0 Mi. NW Garland
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56817, -86.83538
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek 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 Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 7 over Branch of Persimmoncreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.