CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek
FairLauderdale County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N SR 157 · Structure no. 003013
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 7 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.