US Bridges

CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.66 MI N of Batten Xrd · Structure no. 019868

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 546
CrossesLittle Double Bridges CR
Location2.66 MI N of Batten Xrd
RouteCounty Highway 546
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3339, -85.96413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 546 over Little Double Bridges CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.