US Bridges

Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Butler Springs · Structure no. 012955

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 7
CrossesSturdevant Creek
LocationButler Springs
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7983, -86.86432
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 7 over Sturdevant 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 7 over Sturdevant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.