US Bridges

CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.3MILENORTHWESTBATTENXRD · Structure no. 010068

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 622
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location2.3MILENORTHWESTBATTENXRD
RouteCounty Highway 622
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29281, -85.89303
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$603,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 622 over Blanket 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 622 over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.