US Bridges

Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bibb County, Alabama · 2 MI E Perry CO Li CO.80 · Structure no. 008044

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
263
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesBibb CO.80
CrossesBlue Girth Creek
Location2 MI E Perry CO Li CO.80
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87985, -87.28728
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bibb CO.80 over Blue Girth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.