CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · 1.1 Mile South US 72 · Structure no. 000959
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 6 over Parkell 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 6 over Parkell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.