US Bridges

US 84 over Alabama River Rel.

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · .8MI West of Claiborne · Structure no. 012975

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,316
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Alabama River Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Alabama River Rel. in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesAlabama River Rel.
Location.8MI West of Claiborne
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55239, -87.52258
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Alabama River Rel. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Alabama River Rel. 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 Alabama River Rel. carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Alabama River Rel.?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Alabama River Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.