US Bridges

AL-6 over Leary Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Mcshan · Structure no. 012543

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,981
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-6 over Leary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-6 over Leary Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,981 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,924 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-6
CrossesLeary Creek
Location0.5 MI E Mcshan
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40328, -88.11736
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,981 (2020)
Projected traffic7,924 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-6 over Leary Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-6 over Leary 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 Leary Creek carry?

About 5,981 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is AL-6 over Leary Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns AL-6 over Leary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.