US Bridges

US 84 over Choctaw Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · .7 Mi. E. of Gospor · Structure no. 013269

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,151
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Choctaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Choctaw Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location.7 Mi. E. of Gospor
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58, -87.58
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,151 (2013)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Choctaw 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 Choctaw Creek carry?

About 3,151 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 84 over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.