US Bridges

CR 7 over Town Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 4 MI S JCT CR 460 · Structure no. 019794

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 7 over Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 7
CrossesTown Creek
Location4 MI S JCT CR 460
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42333, -87.39333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2006)
Projected traffic185 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Town Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Town Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.