US Bridges

Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Autauga County, Alabama · Kelly Bottom · Structure no. 014610

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 64
CrossesMortar Creek
LocationKelly Bottom
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64167, -86.44437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2005)
Projected traffic128 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 64 over Mortar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.