US Bridges

Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 Mile S.W.Of Enterprise · Structure no. 005183

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,155
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 606
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location2 Mile S.W.Of Enterprise
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30715, -85.88403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2019)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2039
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 606 over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.