US Bridges

County Route 6 over Drain

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · Vredenburgh · Structure no. 012954

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 6 over Drain in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesDrain
LocationVredenburgh
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8248, -87.31835
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1993)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6 over Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.