US Bridges

County Road 7707 over Indian Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 29 T12N R21E · Structure no. 003750

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7707 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7707 over Indian Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7707
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 29 T12N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98833, -85.98167
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7707 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7707 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7707 over Indian Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7707 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7707 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.