US Bridges

Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.4 MI North SR67 · Structure no. 017935

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,651 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCotaco-Florette RD
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI North SR67
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42328, -86.70404
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2000)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cotaco-Florette RD over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.