US Bridges

County RD 6 over Gin Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · North Glenwood Rd. · Structure no. 016655

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,473
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 6 over Gin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 6 over Gin Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,189 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty RD 6
CrossesGin Creek
LocationNorth Glenwood Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67045, -86.18007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2008)
Projected traffic2,189 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 6 over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 6 over Gin 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 RD 6 over Gin Creek carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 6 over Gin Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 6 over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.