US Bridges

SR 64 over Second Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2 MI E JCT SR64 & SR101 · Structure no. 018012

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64 over Second Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesSecond Creek
Location2 MI E JCT SR64 & SR101
RouteState Highway 64
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96961, -87.33394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2024)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 over Second Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 64 over Second Creek carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Second Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.