US Bridges

US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 4 MI W JCT Al 210 · Structure no. 008701

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver Creek in Houston 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 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 9,310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,490 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 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 203.258
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4 MI W JCT Al 210
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23958, -85.503
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,310 (2013)
Projected traffic12,490 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver 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 203.258 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 9,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 203.258 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.