US Bridges

SR 67 over Flint Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N JCT SR 67 & I 65 · Structure no. 010376

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Flint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Flint Creek 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 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 27,570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,767 by 2033. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2.2 MI N JCT SR 67 & I 65
RouteState Highway 67
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54787, -86.93648
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Flint Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 67 over Flint 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 Flint Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 67 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.