6th Street over Western Railroad
FairLee County, Alabama · 6th Street · Structure no. 010761
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,726
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Western Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street over Western Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 9,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,156 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Western Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street over Western Railroad 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 2023.
How much traffic does 6th Street over Western Railroad carry?
About 9,726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over Western Railroad?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Western Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.