US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Goodson Houser RD · Structure no. 016616

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesAutauga Creek
LocationGoodson Houser RD
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54716, -86.58596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1988)
Projected traffic273 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek 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 CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Autauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.