US Bridges

Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. So. Al. 106 · Structure no. 013241

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 7
CrossesBranch of Long Creek
Location1.5 Mi. So. Al. 106
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65575, -86.88882
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$329,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 7 over Branch of Long 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 7 over Branch of Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.