US Bridges

US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.9 Mi. E.Of AL.5 · Structure no. 013893

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 39 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 5 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Ebl
CrossesKendricks Branch
Location3.9 Mi. E.Of AL.5
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43958, -87.29076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,945 (2013)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 80 Ebl over Kendricks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 Ebl over Kendricks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.