US Bridges

US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. N. SR 189 · Structure no. 018322

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2033. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 163.748
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. SR 189
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42175, -86.08606
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2013)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 163.748 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.