US Bridges

CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 5.75 MI SE of Fairview · Structure no. 021353

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 682
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location5.75 MI SE of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 682
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19694, -85.96517
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 682 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.