US Bridges

US 84 over Little Souwilpa Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · Silas · Structure no. 006198

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Little Souwilpa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Little Souwilpa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesLittle Souwilpa Creek
LocationSilas
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77859, -88.32457
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2013)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$980,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Little Souwilpa Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Little Souwilpa 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 Little Souwilpa Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Little Souwilpa Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Little Souwilpa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.