US Bridges

US 84 over Trib. to Al. River

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. E. of Gosport · Structure no. 011202

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,316
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Trib. to Al. River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Trib. to Al. River in Monroe 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,449 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTrib. to Al. River
Location2.5 Mi. E. of Gosport
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.57181, -87.54244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (2013)
Projected traffic4,449 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Trib. to Al. River built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Trib. to Al. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Trib. to Al. River carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Trib. to Al. River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Trib. to Al. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.