US Bridges

US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W SR 41 · Structure no. 017890

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,715 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,573 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesAl. RR * Wj Nicholson ST
Location0.1 MI W SR 41
RouteState Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41097, -87.24055
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,715 (2021)
Projected traffic5,573 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST carry?

About 3,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Al. RR * Wj Nicholson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.