US Bridges

SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4.3 Mi.N.Of Hartford · Structure no. 006716

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief 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 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167 MP 13.703
CrossesChoctawh. River Relief
Location4.3 Mi.N.Of Hartford
RouteState Highway 167
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17215, -85.7437
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief 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 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 MP 13.703 over Choctawh. River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.