US Bridges

SR 67 over Cotaco Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 8.3 M N JCT SR 67 & SR 69 · Structure no. 004410

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
304 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Cotaco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 67 over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,048 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesCotaco Creek
Location8.3 M N JCT SR 67 & SR 69
RouteState Highway 67
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.38603, -86.66292
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2023)
Projected traffic4,048 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Cotaco Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Cotaco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Cotaco Creek carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Cotaco Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Cotaco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.