US Bridges

AL-6 over Holley Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 3.9 MI E of Reform · Structure no. 004779

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,652
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-6 over Holley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-6 over Holley Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 7,652 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,024 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAL-6
CrossesHolley Creek
Location3.9 MI E of Reform
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34556, -87.94854
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,652 (2020)
Projected traffic9,024 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-6 over Holley Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is AL-6 over Holley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does AL-6 over Holley Creek carry?

About 7,652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL-6 over Holley Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-6 over Holley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.