US Bridges

HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-12 T-6-N R-24-E · Structure no. 009389

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 54
CrossesSevenmile Creek
LocationSEC-12 T-6-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50377, -85.58993
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2002)
Projected traffic581 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 54 over Sevenmile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 54 over Sevenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.