US Bridges

US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · Montg.And Lowndes CO Line · Structure no. 007334

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
586 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,155
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,155 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,048 by 2033. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Ebl
CrossesPintlala Creek
LocationMontg.And Lowndes CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.285, -86.485
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,155 (2013)
Projected traffic8,048 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Ebl over Pintlala 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek carry?

About 6,155 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Ebl over Pintlala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.