US Bridges

SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. E. SR-134 · Structure no. 000610

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,301 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167 MP 23.549
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. SR-134
RouteState Highway 167
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2918, -85.83142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic5,120 (2013)
Projected traffic7,301 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$584,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 167 MP 23.549 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.