US Bridges

CR 6 over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Cortelyou · Structure no. 020812

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Armstrong Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 6 over Armstrong Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesArmstrong Creek
LocationCortelyou
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42793, -88.01057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2014)
Projected traffic832 by 2034
Trucks13%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Armstrong 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.