US Bridges

Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 0.5MI.N.JCT.FAP45 · Structure no. 019707

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 7
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location0.5MI.N.JCT.FAP45
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82931, -86.83458
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 7 over Pine Barren 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 7 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.