US Bridges

SR 184 over Town Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 1.2 M W JCT SR184 & SR101 · Structure no. 005332

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 184 over Town Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2033. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 184
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.2 M W JCT SR184 & SR101
RouteState Highway 184
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75439, -87.42423
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2025)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Town Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.