US Bridges

CO Rt 643 over Mill Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.5 Mile S.W.Of Battens X · Structure no. 006326

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 643 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 643 over Mill 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO Rt 643
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.5 Mile S.W.Of Battens X
RouteCounty Highway 643
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23933, -85.91983
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 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic413 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 643 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 643 over Mill 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 643 over Mill Creek carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 643 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 643 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.