US Bridges

County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.5 Mile East of Lenox · Structure no. 019137

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2034. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location1.5 Mile East of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32717, -87.16497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2001)
Projected traffic827 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Burnt Corn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.