US Bridges

CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 65 · Structure no. 016345

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,891
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.64
CrossesToothache Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 65
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61849, -87.70271
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 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 width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,891 (2022)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$706,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.64 over Toothache 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek carry?

About 1,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.64 over Toothache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.