US Bridges

FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · 20 8M E Uniontown FAS03 · Structure no. 008250

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 03 C.R.6
CrossesCahaba River
Location20 8M E Uniontown FAS03
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52919, -87.19827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (1991)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 03 C.R.6 over Cahaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.