US Bridges

CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Int SR 157 · Structure no. 018553

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,129
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,678 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 7
CrossesChisholm Branch
Location1.5 MI N Int SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89262, -87.70451
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,129 (2002)
Projected traffic1,678 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$721,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch carry?

About 1,129 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 7 over Chisholm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.