US Bridges

County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Mc

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Shady Grove Rd. · Structure no. 018934

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

About this bridge

County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Mc is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Mc 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 57 ft (17.5 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 Mc
Location1.5 MI N Shady Grove Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30166, -85.37395
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is County Road 67 over N Fork Cowikee Creek Mc 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 Mc carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2003 count).

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.