US Bridges

US 84 over Alabama River

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.3 Mi. E. of Monroe Co. · Structure no. 013601

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,216 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,316
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Alabama River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Alabama River in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,216 ft (675.4 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
Location3.3 Mi. E. of Monroe Co.
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5507, -87.52046
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,216 ft (675.4 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 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$21.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Alabama River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Alabama 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Alabama River carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Alabama River?

The structure is 2,216 ft (675.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Alabama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.