County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Alabama · 4.0 Mi. S. Vredenburgh · Structure no. 003194
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 112 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 6 over Big Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.