US Bridges

County Rt 07 over Horse Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 4.2 MI N Clarkeco L · Structure no. 003406

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
440
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 07 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rt 07 over Horse Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 07
CrossesHorse Creek
Location4.2 MI N Clarkeco L
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04824, -87.87521
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (1988)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 07 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 07 over Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 07 over Horse Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 07 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 07 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.