US 84 over Norfolk Southern
FairClarke County, Alabama · Whatley · Structure no. 012965
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 441 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,890
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 84 over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Norfolk Southern in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,219 by 2033. The structure is 441 ft (134.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 84 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 84 over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 84 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 3,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 84 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 441 ft (134.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 84 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.