US Bridges

AL-6 over Lubbub Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E of Reform · Structure no. 014509

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,041
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-6 over Lubbub Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-6 over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,041 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,772 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-6
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Reform
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37409, -88.00387
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,041 (2020)
Projected traffic10,772 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$8.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-6 over Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,041 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL-6 over Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns AL-6 over Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.