US Bridges

Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk

PoorClosed to traffic

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. N of CO.RT.54 · Structure no. 006074

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 564
CrossesBranch at Powell Crk
Location1.2 Mi. N of CO.RT.54
RouteCounty Highway 564
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44966, -87.66055
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 564 over Branch at Powell Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.