US Bridges

AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek

Poor

Greene County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E of I-20/59 · Structure no. 000116

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,088
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,896 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7
CrossesTrib. to Minters Creek
Location4.0 MI E of I-20/59
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84654, -87.8738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,088 (2020)
Projected traffic5,896 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$352,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek carry?

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.