US Bridges

CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.8 MI West of ST 157 · Structure no. 019313

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 1,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 Rt 6
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.8 MI West of ST 157
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90264, -87.77263
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2004)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 6 over Cypress 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 6 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.