US Bridges

US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · City of Elba · Structure no. 006434

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
690 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,390
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 8,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,256 by 2033. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 84 MP 164.915
CrossesPea River
LocationCity of Elba
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41382, -86.06262
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,390 (2013)
Projected traffic11,256 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River carry?

About 8,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 164.915 over Pea River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.