US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River
FairDallas County, Alabama · 5.6 Mi.W.Of AL.219 · Structure no. 012753
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 514 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2033. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River?
The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 Ebl over Cahaba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.