US Bridges

County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 7.8 Mi. North of St. 21 · Structure no. 019322

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesDry Cedar Creek
Location7.8 Mi. North of St. 21
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13364, -86.889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic799 (2004)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$779,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Dry Cedar 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 County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 7 over Dry Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.