US Bridges

US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel.

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W. of Coffeeville · Structure no. 006200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel. 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 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTombigbee River Rel.
Location1 Mi. W. of Coffeeville
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75183, -88.11498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 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 traffic1,690 (2013)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel. built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel. 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 Tombigbee River Rel. carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel.?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Tombigbee River Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.