US Bridges

CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1 MI SW Lenox · Structure no. 005464

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2034. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 7
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1 MI SW Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.328, -87.18985
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (1995)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2034
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$785,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 7 over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 7 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.