US Bridges

County Road 7702 over China Grove Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 9 T12N R21E · Structure no. 009115

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7702 over China Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7702 over China Grove Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7702
CrossesChina Grove Creek
LocationSec 9 T12N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03167, -85.95167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$408,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7702 over China Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7702 over China Grove 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 7702 over China Grove Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7702 over China Grove Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 7702 over China Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.