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County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br

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Talladega County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Calhoun County · Structure no. 006938

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesLake That Leads to Br
Location0.5 MI S Calhoun County
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.665, -86.105
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2018)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Road 7 over Lake That Leads to Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.