US Bridges

US 80 Ebl over Old Town Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Dallas/Lowndes Co. Line · Structure no. 010939

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
406 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,905
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebl over Old Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Ebl over Old Town Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2033. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Ebl
CrossesOld Town Creek
LocationDallas/Lowndes Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30551, -86.82563
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,905 (2013)
Projected traffic5,106 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebl over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Ebl over Old Town 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 Ebl over Old Town Creek carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebl over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Ebl over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.