US Bridges

US-84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 1 Mi.W. Jct. SR-85 · Structure no. 015772

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
718 ft
2 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,698 by 2033. The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-84 MP 187.378
CrossesClaybank Creek
Location1 Mi.W. Jct. SR-85
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30552, -85.74377
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length718 ft (218.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$6.9 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek 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 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 718 ft (218.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-84 MP 187.378 over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.