US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Possum Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2 2M East AL#14 on CORT#6 · Structure no. 009612

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Possum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 6 over Possum Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesPossum Creek
Location2 2M East AL#14 on CORT#6
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53167, -87.12833
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (1993)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 over Possum 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 6 over Possum Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Possum Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.