US Bridges

US 80 over Gilmer Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 6.3 MI E of Al 5 · Structure no. 012960

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Gilmer Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 80 over Gilmer Branch 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,087 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesGilmer Branch
Location6.3 MI E of Al 5
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44025, -87.25025
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic3,890 (2013)
Projected traffic5,087 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Gilmer Branch built?

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

What condition is US 80 over Gilmer Branch 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 Gilmer Branch carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Gilmer Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Gilmer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.