US Bridges

CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Alabama · 1.2 MI SE of Fairview · Structure no. 010766

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 644
CrossesTight Eye Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 644
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23967, -86.01234
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic103 (2025)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye 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 644 over Tight Eye Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 644 over Tight Eye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.