US Bridges

SR 207 over Anderson Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 6.6 M N JCT SR207 & SR 2 · Structure no. 017470

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 207 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 207 over Anderson Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,148 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 207
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location6.6 M N JCT SR207 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 207
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91686, -87.27093
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2023)
Projected traffic3,148 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 207 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 207 over Anderson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 207 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 207 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 207 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.