US Bridges

SR 64 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT SR64 & SR207 · Structure no. 002849

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 64 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 80 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W JCT SR64 & SR207
RouteState Highway 64
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97772, -87.23183
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,085 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 64 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 64 over Branch carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.