CO RD 584 over Caney Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDeKalb County, Alabama · .4 MI E Al 75 T6SR8E · Structure no. 008846
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 584 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 584 over Caney Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 584 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 584 over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does CO RD 584 over Caney Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 584 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 584 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.