US Bridges

US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E of Al 5 · Structure no. 012958

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2033. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Ebl
CrossesBogue Chitto Crk
Location1.4 MI E of Al 5
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43945, -87.33542
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2013)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2033
Trucks31%
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Ebl over Bogue Chitto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.