US Bridges

F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · .5 MI N Antioch on F.A.S6 · Structure no. 011790

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesF.A.S.06
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location.5 MI N Antioch on F.A.S6
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94814, -86.98012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1989)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.06 over Copperas 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns F.A.S.06 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.