US Bridges

County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek

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Pike County, Alabama · Sec 1 T10N R22E · Structure no. 005919

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6618
CrossesLittle Buckhorn Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87167, -85.79667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6618 over Little Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.