US Bridges

US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi. E. JCT US 29 · Structure no. 017980

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,615
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,615 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,191 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 135.972
CrossesFive Run Creek
Location4.2 Mi. E. JCT US 29
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31973, -86.43505
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,615 (2013)
Projected traffic6,191 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek carry?

About 4,615 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 135.972 over Five Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.