US Bridges

Al - 67 over Roswell Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. No. US 231 · Structure no. 005591

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 67 over Roswell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 67 over Roswell Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 67
CrossesRoswell Creek
Location1.5 Mi. No. US 231
RouteState Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19194, -86.52778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2022)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 67 over Roswell Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 67 over Roswell 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 67 over Roswell Creek carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Al - 67 over Roswell Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 67 over Roswell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.