US Bridges

CO 06 over Seaboard RR

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 2 MI N Cottonton · Structure no. 009053

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 06 over Seaboard RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 06 over Seaboard RR in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2030. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 06
CrossesSeaboard RR
Location2 MI N Cottonton
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.16749, -85.04437
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2030
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 06 over Seaboard RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 06 over Seaboard RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 06 over Seaboard RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is CO 06 over Seaboard RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO 06 over Seaboard RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.