US Bridges

CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 4.3 Milessouthwestofenter · Structure no. 014715

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 606
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location4.3 Milessouthwestofenter
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29502, -85.9115
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 606 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 606 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.