US Bridges

Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 27 · Structure no. 015457

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,682
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 64
CrossesCorn Branch
Location4.2 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 27
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61831, -87.7855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2019)
Projected traffic2,271 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 64 over Corn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.