US Bridges

CR 167 over North Fork Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile North JCT CO 41 · Structure no. 012449

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 167 over North Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 167 over North Fork Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 167
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location1 Mile North JCT CO 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24703, -87.91383
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2001)
Projected traffic101 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 167 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 167 over North Fork 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 CR 167 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CR 167 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 167 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.