US Bridges

CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 3 Mile East of Goodman · Structure no. 005501

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 606
CrossesNew Home Branch
Location3 Mile East of Goodman
RouteCounty Highway 606
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27349, -85.94321
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,058 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 606 over New Home Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.