US Bridges

CR 1807 over Warrior River

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1807 · Structure no. 004920

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1807 over Warrior River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1807 over Warrior River in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 1807
CrossesWarrior River
LocationCR 1807
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24242, -86.52382
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1991)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$713,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1807 over Warrior River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1807 over Warrior River 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 CR 1807 over Warrior River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1807 over Warrior River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns CR 1807 over Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.