US Bridges

64th Street over Branch

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · 64th St. · Structure no. 006204

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,137
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th Street over Branch is a steel culvert carrying 64th Street over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries64th Street
CrossesBranch
Location64th St.
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73013, -85.83284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2015)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 64th Street over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th Street over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 64th Street over Branch carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 64th Street over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 64th Street over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.