US Bridges

Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2.1 MI North of AL-14 · Structure no. 020212

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 7
CrossesRice Creek
Location2.1 MI North of AL-14
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66065, -87.31665
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic145 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 7 over Rice 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 7 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.