US Bridges

Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NW SR 36 · Structure no. 012847

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Six Mile Road
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.5 MI NW SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 331
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46101, -86.79561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2007)
Projected traffic688 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Six Mile Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.