US Bridges

US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 5.3 Mi. W. of Lowndesboro · Structure no. 002918

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,275
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1 in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Ebl
CrossesBig Swamp Creek Relief 1
Location5.3 Mi. W. of Lowndesboro
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26578, -86.69213
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2013)
Projected traffic5,590 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1 carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Ebl over Big Swamp Creek Relief 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.