US Bridges

CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1 E Castleberry · Structure no. 006177

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
571 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,065 by 2032. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 6
CrossesMurder Creek
Location1 E Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30184, -87.01227
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (1995)
Projected traffic2,065 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is CO Rt 6 over Murder 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 6 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.