US Bridges

US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. E. U.S. 231 · Structure no. 011199

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,209 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 211.263
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 Mi. E. U.S. 231
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22128, -85.37143
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2013)
Projected traffic23,209 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 84 MP 211.263 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.