US Bridges

FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br Cahaba River

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · 20 9M E Uniontown FAS03 · Structure no. 008251

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
884 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br Cahaba River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 03 CORT#6 #4
CrossesRel Br Cahaba River
Location20 9M E Uniontown FAS03
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53201, -87.19136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadH 20
Structure length884 ft (269.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (1993)
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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br Cahaba River built?

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

What condition is FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br Cahaba River carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br Cahaba River?

The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 03 CORT#6 #4 over Rel Br Cahaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.