US Bridges

US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Dallas/Lowndes Co. L · Structure no. 018574

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,048
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,048 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,575 by 2034. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 80 Wbl
CrossesOld Town Creek
LocationDallas/Lowndes Co. L
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30577, -86.82569
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,048 (2015)
Projected traffic13,575 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Wbl over Old Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek carry?

About 10,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.