US Bridges

Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1 Mi. East Castleberry · Structure no. 015667

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 6
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 Mi. East Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30385, -87.00202
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (1995)
Projected traffic1,412 by 2034
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 6 over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 6 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.