US Bridges

J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec 11 T6N R24E · Structure no. 016450

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJ.D. Cummings RD
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationSec 11 T6N R24E
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5108, -85.61475
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2002)
Projected traffic302 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns J.D. Cummings RD over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.