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SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2 MI S Al*ga ST Line · Structure no. 020595

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7 (US-11)
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI S Al*ga ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68401, -85.57711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2021)
Projected traffic1,018 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 (US-11) over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 (US-11) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.