US Bridges

Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Coffee County, Alabama · City of New Brockton · Structure no. 014385

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2010
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek in Coffee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDirt RD .7 MI S 84
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
LocationCity of New Brockton
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36825, -85.90877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionNovember 2010
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek built?

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

What condition is Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2010.

How much traffic does Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dirt RD .7 MI S 84 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.