US Bridges

US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI.W.87 · Structure no. 011317

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 87 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,038 by 2033. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 84 MP 163.869
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.0 MI.W.87
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41672, -86.0799
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2013)
Projected traffic4,038 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 163.869 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.