US Bridges

CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · .2 MI E US 43 CO B67 JCT · Structure no. 008115

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD B67
CrossesStinking Bear Creek
Location.2 MI E US 43 CO B67 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0B67
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56539, -87.68159
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (1986)
Projected traffic738 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$233,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD B67 over Stinking Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.