US Bridges

County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 2 T11N R22E · Structure no. 009727

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 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 6602
CrossesTrib to Conecuh River
LocationSec 2 T11N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9537, -85.82377
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks12%
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$603,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River 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 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6602 over Trib to Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.