US Bridges

County Road 6628 over Pea River

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 8 T10N R24E · Structure no. 011242

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
381 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6628 over Pea River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 6628 over Pea River in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 28 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
LocationSec 8 T10N R24E
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86604, -85.66847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans21
Design loadH 15
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6628 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6628 over Pea 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is County Road 6628 over Pea River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6628 over Pea River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.