US Bridges

County Road 7 over Elbow Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Hickory Grove Rd. · Structure no. 009056

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Elbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7 over Elbow Creek in Crenshaw 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 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesElbow Creek
LocationHickory Grove Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75326, -86.42679
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2034
Trucks17%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Elbow Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 7 over Elbow 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 County Road 7 over Elbow Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Elbow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.