US Bridges

County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch

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Pike County, Alabama · Sec 09 T10N R21E · Structure no. 005138

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7708
CrossesMorgans Branch
LocationSec 09 T10N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85333, -85.94833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7708 over Morgans Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.