US Bridges

CR 6 over Roberts Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Cortelyou · Structure no. 019791

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Roberts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 6 over Roberts Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 6
CrossesRoberts Creek
LocationCortelyou
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42027, -88.01961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2013)
Projected traffic956 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Roberts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Roberts Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.