US Bridges

Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E SR 41 S · Structure no. 019822

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek in Dallas 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInd Access Road
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI E SR 41 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32201, -86.97987
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$941,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Ind Access Road over Six Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ind Access Road over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.