US Bridges

County Road 6622 over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · SEC3 T10N R23E · Structure no. 019096

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6622 over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6622 over Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6622
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
LocationSEC3 T10N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86667, -85.73333
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6622 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6622 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 6622 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 6622 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6622 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.