US Bridges

CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC.14 T 19N 218E · Structure no. 000876

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2009
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2029. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 667
CrossesSofkahatchee Creek
LocationSEC.14 T 19N 218E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63256, -86.24414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2009
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic78 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2009.

How much traffic does CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.