US Bridges

CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1M South of Turners X Rds · Structure no. 007992

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 603
CrossesWilbers Creek
Location1M South of Turners X Rds
RouteCounty Highway 603
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30187, -85.97717
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 603 over Wilbers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 603 over Wilbers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.