US Bridges

SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 MI S.Of Dale CO Li · Structure no. 006715

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,092 by 2033. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167 MP 13.448
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location2 MI S.Of Dale CO Li
RouteState Highway 167
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16892, -85.74142
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2013)
Projected traffic4,092 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 MP 13.448 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.