US Bridges

US 80 over Valley Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.E of AL.14 · Structure no. 015275

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Valley Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 25,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,847 by 2033. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesValley Creek
Location1.3 Mi.E of AL.14
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43157, -87.03842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,120 (2013)
Projected traffic32,847 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 80 over Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Valley Creek carry?

About 25,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.