US Bridges

CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 5.2 MI SW of Battens Xrds · Structure no. 006324

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 655
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location5.2 MI SW of Battens Xrds
RouteCounty Highway 655
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21138, -85.95561
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 655 over Beargrass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 655 over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.