US Bridges

AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 6.0 MI East I-20/59 · Structure no. 000117

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 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 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 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,896 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7
CrossesTrib. to Minters Creek
Location6.0 MI East I-20/59
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87529, -87.8691
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$316,000 (2025 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 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.