US Bridges

64th Place over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 64th Pl * Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 010987

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th Place over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 64th Place over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries64th Place
CrossesBranch
Location64th Pl * Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54439, -86.73866
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 64th Place over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th Place 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 64th Place over Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 64th Place over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns 64th Place over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.