US Bridges

County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 7.25 Mi. N Clark Co. Line · Structure no. 017303

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
810
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 07
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location7.25 Mi. N Clark Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09091, -87.87205
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (1998)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$724,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns County Rt. 07 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.