US Bridges

CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N of US 72 · Structure no. 020958

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 818 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location3.5 MI N of US 72
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90529, -87.51546
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2001)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over Six Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.