US Bridges

US 84 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · Evergreen · Structure no. 006564

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,486
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 84 over I-65 in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,486 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,229 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesI-65
LocationEvergreen
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41896, -87.00666
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,486 (2023)
Projected traffic8,229 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over I-65 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 I-65 carry?

About 5,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over I-65?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.