US Bridges

Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 5.64KM from HWY 411?????? · Structure no. 017316

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,943
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,859 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesCo. 6
CrossesMiddle Black Creek
Location5.64KM from HWY 411??????
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66913, -86.48516
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,943 (2011)
Projected traffic5,859 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$761,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek carry?

About 3,943 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 6 over Middle Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.