CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E Al 35 T7SR9E · Structure no. 012242
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 125 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CO Rt 80 over Yellow 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 80 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.