US Bridges

US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Ga. /Ala . Line · Structure no. 021480

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
955 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,060 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2032. The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS84/ SR 38
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationGa. /Ala . Line
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12305, -85.05527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length955 ft (291.1 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,060 (2020)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2032
Trucks35%
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 NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 6,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US84/ SR 38 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns US84/ SR 38 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.