US Bridges

CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.47 MI S CR 62 · Structure no. 012672

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCR # 7
CrossesTrib to Soapstone Ck
Location0.47 MI S CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25321, -86.90047
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2012)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$594,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR # 7 over Trib to Soapstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.