US Bridges

County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 20 T12N R21E · Structure no. 017434

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7707
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSec 20 T12N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32, -85.96667
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$922,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek 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 7707 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7707 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.