US Bridges

US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · Whatley · Structure no. 012967

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,219 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesBassett Creek Rel
LocationWhatley
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64426, -87.69836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2013)
Projected traffic5,219 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Bassett Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.