US Bridges

CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 0.2MI N JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 015654

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 7B
CrossesFlatt Creek
Location0.2MI N JCT SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 7B
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23708, -87.63368
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7B over Flatt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7B over Flatt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.