US Bridges

AL-6 over Kincaide Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 9.57 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 015997

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,752
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-6 over Kincaide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-6 over Kincaide Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-6
CrossesKincaide Creek
Location9.57 MI E Miss State Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41162, -88.14698
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2020)
Projected traffic6,215 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-6 over Kincaide Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is AL-6 over Kincaide Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-6 over Kincaide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.