US Bridges

County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · East Curtis Rd. · Structure no. 018708

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesConecuh River Relief
LocationEast Curtis Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66121, -86.16389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2008)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief 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 Conecuh River Relief carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Conecuh River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.