US Bridges

County Road 6 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 5 Mi. East of Castleberry · Structure no. 017531

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Cedar Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2034. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5 Mi. East of Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29133, -86.93123
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic174 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is County Road 6 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.