US Bridges

AL-7 over Trib. to Spencers Creek

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Greene County, Alabama · 2.4 MI S I-59 · Structure no. 001547

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-7 over Trib. to Spencers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-7 over Trib. to Spencers Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7
CrossesTrib. to Spencers Creek
Location2.4 MI S I-59
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94857, -87.80328
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2020)
Projected traffic1,585 by 2041
Trucks23%
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$463,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-7 over Trib. to Spencers 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 Spencers Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.