US Bridges

SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.8 Mi.N. SR 125 · Structure no. 008893

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
552 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water 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 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,604 by 2033. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 167 MP 46.113
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location3.8 Mi.N. SR 125
RouteState Highway 167
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5877, -85.9397
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2013)
Projected traffic5,604 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 MP 46.113 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.