US Bridges

ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0 3 MI SE Mckntyre Church · Structure no. 009125

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2029. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesST Clair CO 64
CrossesPermeter Creek
Location0 3 MI SE Mckntyre Church
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85853, -86.09535
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1999)
Projected traffic937 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter 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 ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 64 over Permeter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.