US Bridges

US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. E. of Miss.St.Lm. · Structure no. 004815

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesPuss Cuss Creek
Location1.6 Mi. E. of Miss.St.Lm.
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77871, -88.44279
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2013)
Projected traffic2,536 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$444,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Puss Cuss 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 over Puss Cuss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.