US Bridges

US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel.

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 3.8 Mi. E. of Coffeeville · Structure no. 014525

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel. in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesSatilpa Creek Rel.
Location3.8 Mi. E. of Coffeeville
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74613, -88.02612
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 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 traffic1,330 (2013)
Projected traffic1,784 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Satilpa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel. carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel.?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Satilpa Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.