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County ROAD67 over Bells Branch

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Dale County, Alabama · SEC.18 T-6-NR-26-E · Structure no. 013767

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County ROAD67 over Bells Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County ROAD67 over Bells Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 78 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 934 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty ROAD67
CrossesBells Branch
LocationSEC.18 T-6-NR-26-E
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4962, -85.4721
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2007)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2034
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County ROAD67 over Bells Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County ROAD67 over Bells Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County ROAD67 over Bells Branch carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County ROAD67 over Bells Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County ROAD67 over Bells Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.