US Bridges

US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 3 Mi.E. of Daleville · Structure no. 015935

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,295 by 2033. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 MP 191.811
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location3 Mi.E. of Daleville
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2758, -85.67877
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River 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 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 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 191.811 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.