US Bridges

County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 4.8 Mi. E. of Greensboro · Structure no. 008679

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesTrib. to Polecat Creek
Location4.8 Mi. E. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71667, -87.52
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.