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County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 MI W Coffee Spgs · Structure no. 007443

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
278 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 64
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location5 MI W Coffee Spgs
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17058, -85.98019
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 64 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.