US Bridges

Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 27 · Structure no. 015814

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,848
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,848 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,835 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 64
CrossesFish River
Location2.1 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 27
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60385, -87.81709
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,848 (2023)
Projected traffic8,835 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River carry?

About 4,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 64 over Fish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.