US Bridges

CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.7 Mile W of Battens Xrd · Structure no. 003671

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,059
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,059 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 636
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location3.7 Mile W of Battens Xrd
RouteCounty Highway 636
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25509, -85.9472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,059 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 3,059 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 636 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.