US Bridges

_county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch

Good

Pike County, Alabama · _sect 9 T10 Re · Structure no. 021646

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying _county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries_county Road 6618
Crosses_buckhorn Branch
Location_sect 9 T10 Re
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85783, -85.74712
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is _county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does _county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is _county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns _county Road 6618 over _buckhorn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.