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US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 3 Mi. E. of Daleville · Structure no. 009159

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
499 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,165
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,295 by 2033. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 191.811
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location3 Mi. E. of Daleville
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27562, -85.67895
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,165 (2013)
Projected traffic12,295 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 9,165 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.