US Bridges

County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek

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Pike County, Alabama · Sec 8 T10N R23E · Structure no. 021034

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6618
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
LocationSec 8 T10N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85773, -85.76033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2017)
Projected traffic114 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$828,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6618 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6618 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.