US Bridges

US 84 over US 43

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.4MI W of Int 0F AL295 · Structure no. 017311

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over US 43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over US 43 in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,737 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesUS 84
CrossesUS 43
Location0.4MI W of Int 0F AL295
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69562, -87.78335
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2013)
Projected traffic2,737 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over US 43 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over US 43 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 US 43 carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over US 43?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over US 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.