US Bridges

US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. N SR 87 · Structure no. 020778

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2020. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 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 165.182
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N SR 87
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4252, -86.0635
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2013)
Projected traffic2,838 by 2020
Trucks4%
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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater 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 165.182 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 165.182 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.