US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. W. of CO RD 4 · Structure no. 009609

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesOld Mill Pond Branch
Location1.4 Mi. W. of CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37021, -85.90693
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks2%
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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch 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 RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Old Mill Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.