US Bridges

CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 Miles Northeast of Sams · Structure no. 007444

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 64
CrossesGeneva CO Lake Branch
Location5 Miles Northeast of Sams
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17393, -85.97162
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch built?

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

What condition is CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO HWY 64 over Geneva CO Lake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.