7th Street over Drainage Ditch
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Anniston 7th Street · Structure no. 001409
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 7th Street over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Street over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Street over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 7th Street over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 7th Street over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.