US Bridges

CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT CR 43 · Structure no. 001337

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 167
CrossesBone Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51285, -85.99132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1990)
Projected traffic92 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 167 over Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.