US Bridges

SR 64 over Bluewater Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 4 MI W JCT SR64 & SR101 · Structure no. 012599

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Bluewater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64 over Bluewater Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesBluewater Creek
Location4 MI W JCT SR64 & SR101
RouteState Highway 64
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95714, -87.43375
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2024)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over Bluewater Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 over Bluewater 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 64 over Bluewater Creek carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Bluewater Creek?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Bluewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.