US Bridges

County Road 6 over Providence Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · North Glenwood Rd. · Structure no. 020200

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Providence Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 6 over Providence Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesProvidence Creek
LocationNorth Glenwood Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68161, -86.21192
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2008)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Providence Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Providence 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 Providence Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is County Road 6 over Providence Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Providence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.