US Bridges

CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles Southofrichburg · Structure no. 009420

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 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 531
CrossesLittle Double Bridges Ck
Location3.5 Miles Southofrichburg
RouteCounty Highway 531
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34872, -85.95504
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 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 traffic818 (2024)
Projected traffic925 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck?

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

Who owns CO Rt 531 over Little Double Bridges Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.