US Bridges

County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 28 T10N R23E · Structure no. 006281

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
181 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6643
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
LocationSec 28 T10N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81926, -85.74895
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 10
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6643 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6643 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.