US Bridges

AL-7 over Trib. to Minters Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 4.7 MI N Eutaw · Structure no. 000267

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 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 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesAL-7
CrossesTrib. to Minters Creek
Location4.7 MI N Eutaw
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90562, -87.85768
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (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 traffic1,887 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-7 over Trib. to Minters 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 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.