US Bridges

US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 5.6 Mi.E.Jct.Sr 123 · Structure no. 011799

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,045
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 9,045 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,134 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 201.034
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.6 Mi.E.Jct.Sr 123
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23873, -85.53938
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,045 (2013)
Projected traffic12,134 by 2033
Trucks6%
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear 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 201.034 over Bear Creek carry?

About 9,045 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 MP 201.034 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.