US Bridges

County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 2 Mi. W. Red Level · Structure no. 007454

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 80
CrossesTerry Mill Creek
Location2 Mi. W. Red Level
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41055, -86.64188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic117 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$807,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 80 over Terry Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 80 over Terry Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.