US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Int US 84 * RT21 · Structure no. 002932

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesLittle Souwilpa Creek
Location0.5 MI E Int US 84 * RT21
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77336, -88.33409
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1992)
Projected traffic375 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Little Souwilpa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.