US Bridges

US 84 over Tombigbee River

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · Choctaw * Clarke Coline · Structure no. 006201

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Tombigbee River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 84 over Tombigbee River 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2033. The structure is 1,290 ft (393.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesTombigbee River
LocationChoctaw * Clarke Coline
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7549, -88.1032
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,290 ft (393.2 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2012)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Tombigbee River built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Tombigbee River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Tombigbee River carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Tombigbee River?

The structure is 1,290 ft (393.2 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Tombigbee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.