US Bridges

County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 6 T10N R24E · Structure no. 010583

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6628
CrossesPea River Relief
LocationSec 6 T10N R24E
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86683, -85.67336
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$833,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6628 over Pea River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.