US Bridges

US 84 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 7 Mi. E. of Silas · Structure no. 005844

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Turkey Creek in Choctaw 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7 Mi. E. of Silas
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77924, -88.23745
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2013)
Projected traffic2,536 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.