US Bridges

CO Rt 6 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1 MI West Lenox · Structure no. 006562

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 6 over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 6 over Brushy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesCO Rt 6
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1 MI West Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33681, -87.19488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (1995)
Projected traffic635 by 2034
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 6 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 6 over Brushy 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 Rt 6 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 6 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 6 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.