US Bridges

SR 67 over Southern RR

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT SR 67 & SR 20 · Structure no. 020292

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Southern RR in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,226 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesSouthern RR
Location1 MI S JCT SR 67 & SR 20
RouteState Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60928, -87.03097
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,820 (2023)
Projected traffic19,226 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Southern RR carry?

About 14,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Southern RR?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.