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CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2 MI South Lenox · Structure no. 014190

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek in Conecuh 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 7
CrossesTributary of Bushy Creek
Location2 MI South Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31558, -87.21016
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic630 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 7 over Tributary of Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.