US Bridges

US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. W. of Al 5 · Structure no. 018278

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,165
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,831 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 W.B.L.
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.7 Mi. W. of Al 5
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44439, -87.40213
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,165 (2013)
Projected traffic2,831 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 W.B.L. over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,165 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 W.B.L. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.