US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Bear Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT CO RD 7 · Structure no. 012036

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 7 over Bear Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesBear Creek
Location2 MI N JCT CO RD 7
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28864, -87.62783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Bear Creek 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 February 2025.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.