US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · .8 MI NE Foster Bridge · Structure no. 012343

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesBuckhanon Creek
Location.8 MI NE Foster Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4184, -85.5911
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Buckhanon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over Buckhanon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.