US Bridges

SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2 MI N JCT SR 67 & I 65 · Structure no. 010375

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 27,570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,767 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesFlint Creek Relief
Location2 MI N JCT SR 67 & I 65
RouteState Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54634, -86.93287
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,570 (2023)
Projected traffic35,767 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Flint Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief carry?

About 27,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Flint Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.