US Bridges

County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-30 T-7-N R-26-E · Structure no. 010368

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2034. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 64
CrossesWest Choctawhatchee R
LocationSEC-30 T-7-N R-26-E
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.555, -85.48121
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2007)
Projected traffic349 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 64 over West Choctawhatchee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.