US Bridges

AL-6 over Abs Railroad

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Tusc CO Line · Structure no. 003404

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-6 over Abs Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-6 over Abs Railroad in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 10,322 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,103 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-6
CrossesAbs Railroad
Location1.3 MI W Tusc CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28653, -87.8603
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,322 (2020)
Projected traffic13,103 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-6 over Abs Railroad built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-6 over Abs Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does AL-6 over Abs Railroad carry?

About 10,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-6 over Abs Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns AL-6 over Abs Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.