US Bridges

County Route 6 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 3 Mi. E. River Ridge · Structure no. 015279

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Flat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6 over Flat Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesFlat Creek
Location3 Mi. E. River Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71388, -87.31086
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Route 6 over Flat Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Flat Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.