US Bridges

US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Ala-Ga State Line · Structure no. 011201

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
955 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River 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 5,330 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2033. The structure is 955 ft (291.1 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 231.580
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationAla-Ga State Line
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12366, -85.05695
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length955 ft (291.1 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,330 (2013)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$9.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River built?

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

What condition is US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 5,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 231.580 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.