US Bridges

County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 04 T10N R21E · Structure no. 005137

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCounty Road 7708
CrossesConecuh River Relief
LocationSec 04 T10N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86668, -85.94576
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2001)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7708 over Conecuh River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.