US Bridges

CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W CO 9 · Structure no. 013581

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 6
CrossesMiddle Cypress Relief
Location0.5 MI W CO 9
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90265, -87.77004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1989)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 6 over Middle Cypress Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.