US Bridges

Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · (burnslake Br)sw Newhope · Structure no. 005976

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 67
CrossesWedowee Creek
Location(burnslake Br)sw Newhope
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3073, -85.433
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1990)
Projected traffic168 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$966,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 67 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.