US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.0 Miles E.On RTE 7 · Structure no. 005142

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesPine Barron Creek Relief
Location4.0 Miles E.On RTE 7
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9179, -86.95028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over Pine Barron Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.