US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Black Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S Int Rt 21 * 241 · Structure no. 008739

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 6 over Black Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.0 MI S Int Rt 21 * 241
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79278, -88.25141
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1996)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 275 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Black Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.