US Bridges

County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. N. Shady Grove RD · Structure no. 018932

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesN Fork Cowikee Creek Rel
Location1.3 Mi. N. Shady Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29947, -85.37478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.