US Bridges

US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. E. of Coffeeville · Structure no. 013597

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,012 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesEberlein Mill Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Coffeeville
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75345, -88.0775
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic2,012 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$745,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 84 over Eberlein Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.