US Bridges

AL-7 over Deadmans Branch

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N Eutaw · Structure no. 001068

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-7 over Deadmans Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-7 over Deadmans Branch in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 23% 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 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7
CrossesDeadmans Branch
Location3.9 MI N Eutaw
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8952, -87.86359
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 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 traffic1,440 (2020)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-7 over Deadmans Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-7 over Deadmans Branch 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 Deadmans Branch carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is AL-7 over Deadmans Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-7 over Deadmans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.