US Bridges

US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 6.8 Mi.E of AL.41 · Structure no. 005828

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,831 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 E B L
CrossesSoapstone Creek
Location6.8 Mi.E of AL.41
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32345, -86.90702
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2013)
Projected traffic4,831 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 E B L over Soapstone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 E B L over Soapstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.