CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S JCT CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 004629
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 184 over Elam 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 184 over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.