US Bridges

US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W. SR 85 · Structure no. 013381

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
670 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,465
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,698 by 2033. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 MP 187.378
CrossesClaybank Creek
Location1 Mi. W. SR 85
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30568, -85.7436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,465 (2013)
Projected traffic12,698 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek carry?

About 9,465 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.