CO RD 6 over I65
PoorLowndes County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi.S.Of Montg.Co.Line · Structure no. 008577
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 6 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 6 over I65 in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 6 over I65 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 6 over I65 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 6 over I65 carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 6 over I65?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 6 over I65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.