US Bridges

County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Alabama · Rcdg Bridge on FAS 14 · Structure no. 005413

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
LocationRcdg Bridge on FAS 14
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45251, -85.38841
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River 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 Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.