US Bridges

AL-7 over Minters Creek

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Greene County, Alabama · 5.4 MI N Eutaw · Structure no. 017738

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-7 over Minters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-7 over Minters Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7
CrossesMinters Creek
Location5.4 MI N Eutaw
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91405, -87.85073
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2020)
Projected traffic1,887 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$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-7 over Minters Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-7 over 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 Minters Creek carry?

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

How long is AL-7 over Minters Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns AL-7 over Minters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.