US Bridges

County Route #6 over Burcham Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W Int S R 20 · Structure no. 017916

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route #6 over Burcham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route #6 over Burcham Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route #6
CrossesBurcham Creek
Location0.8 MI W Int S R 20
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89529, -87.82601
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (1989)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$733,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route #6 over Burcham Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route #6 over Burcham 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route #6 over Burcham Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Route #6 over Burcham Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Route #6 over Burcham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.