US Bridges

County Road 6600 over Gores Branch

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 28 T11N R22E · Structure no. 005277

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6600 over Gores Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6600 over Gores Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6600
CrossesGores Branch
LocationSec 28 T11N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.905, -85.85833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6600 over Gores Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6600 over Gores Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6600 over Gores Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6600 over Gores Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6600 over Gores Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.