US Bridges

SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.7 MI.N.SR.51 · Structure no. 008892

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,887 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167 MP 38.091
CrossesCardwell Creek
Location3.7 MI.N.SR.51
RouteState Highway 167
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47795, -85.9076
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic4,830 (2013)
Projected traffic6,887 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 167 MP 38.091 over Cardwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.