US Bridges

US 80 over Childers Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.W.Of Al 219 · Structure no. 012654

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Childers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 80 over Childers Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 92 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,826 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesChilders Creek
Location0.8 Mi.W.Of Al 219
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43707, -87.09913
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,750 (2013)
Projected traffic8,826 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Childers Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 80 over Childers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Childers Creek carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Childers Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Childers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.