US Bridges

County Rt 64 over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · 2.2M E Sprott CO 64 · Structure no. 008021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 64 over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rt 64 over Goose Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 64
CrossesGoose Creek
Location2.2M E Sprott CO 64
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6776, -87.18728
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1993)
Projected traffic385 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 64 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 64 over Goose 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 64 over Goose Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 64 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 64 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.