US Bridges

SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 6.1 Mi.N.Fla.Line · Structure no. 014956

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167 MP 6.075
CrossesBurch Branch
Location6.1 Mi.N.Fla.Line
RouteState Highway 167
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07117, -85.69285
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2013)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2033
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 167 MP 6.075 over Burch Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.