US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 013979

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 140 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesLooksookolo CR
Location1.3 MI E Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1073
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67167, -88.28167
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 7 over Looksookolo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.