US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1 MI North of CO RD16 · Structure no. 005468

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 7 over Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI North of CO RD16
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10342, -86.84369
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2003)
Projected traffic850 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.