US Bridges

C.R.6 over Polly Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi.W of Brooklyn · Structure no. 019861

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.6 over Polly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R.6 over Polly Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R.6
CrossesPolly Creek
Location2.1 Mi.W of Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2734, -86.8032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (1998)
Projected traffic809 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R.6 over Polly Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.6 over Polly 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R.6 over Polly Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C.R.6 over Polly Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.6 over Polly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.