US Bridges

CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR7 .75 M SW Bethel Ch · Structure no. 014170

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR7 Grady Fridayrd
CrossesSouth Prong Creek
LocationCR7 .75 M SW Bethel Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75885, -86.59572
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR7 Grady Fridayrd over South Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.