CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W Int CO Rt 7 · Structure no. 016543
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 6 over Ijams Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.