US Bridges

CR 7 over Partridge Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 0.5MI N Coosa CO Line · Structure no. 009037

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Partridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 7 over Partridge Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesPartridge Creek
Location0.5MI N Coosa CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11344, -86.04546
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2016)
Projected traffic412 by 2036
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Partridge Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Partridge 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 Partridge Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Partridge Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Partridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.