US Bridges

CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 Miles NW of Battens Xrd · Structure no. 010314

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 610
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location2 Miles NW of Battens Xrd
RouteCounty Highway 610
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2832, -85.91596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2025)
Projected traffic495 by 2045
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 610 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.