US Bridges

US 84 over Satilpa Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 4 Mi. E. of Coffeeville · Structure no. 014526

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

About this bridge

US 84 over Satilpa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Satilpa Creek 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 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2033. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesSatilpa Creek
Location4 Mi. E. of Coffeeville
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74497, -88.02276
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length578 ft (176.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Satilpa Creek built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Satilpa 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 Satilpa Creek carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Satilpa Creek?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.