US Bridges

Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC29 T3S R5W · Structure no. 007395

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR is a concrete culvert carrying Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSeven Mile Post R
CrossesDry CR
LocationSEC29 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75557, -87.0899
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks1%
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$894,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Mile Post R over Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.