US Bridges

US 84 over Sepulga River Relief

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W CO RD 47 · Structure no. 004818

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Sepulga River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Sepulga River Relief in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesSepulga River Relief
Location0.3 MI W CO RD 47
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40669, -86.72491
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2021)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2041
Trucks18%
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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Sepulga River Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Sepulga River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Sepulga River Relief carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Sepulga River Relief?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Sepulga River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.