US Bridges

AL-7 over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Tusc CO Line · Structure no. 001416

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-7 over Little Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-7 over Little Buck Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location0.5 MI S Tusc CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0122, -87.78273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$680,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-7 over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-7 over Little Buck 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 Little Buck Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL-7 over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns AL-7 over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.