US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.2 Miles E.On CO RD 7 · Structure no. 009059

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 7 over Turkey Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.2 Miles E.On CO RD 7
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.89046, -86.97214
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Turkey 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 November 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 7 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.