US Bridges

US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 5.7 MI E of Al 5 · Structure no. 019117

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Wbl
CrossesChaney Crk
Location5.7 MI E of Al 5
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44008, -87.26053
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2013)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk carry?

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

How long is US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Wbl over Chaney Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.