US Bridges

US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E CO RD 11 · Structure no. 003030

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,856
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,856 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,284 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesBurnt Corn Relief
Location0.7 MI E CO RD 11
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42523, -87.14514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,856 (2023)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief carry?

About 2,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Burnt Corn Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.