US Bridges

Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.S.Spring Creek Ch. · Structure no. 012809

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCr. 67
CrossesStringer Mill Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S.Spring Creek Ch.
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91775, -86.44932
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic179 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks22%
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$463,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 67 over Stringer Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.