US Bridges

US 80 Ebl over Dry Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi. E. of Lowndesboro · Structure no. 011408

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,085
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebl over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 80 Ebl over Dry Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,341 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Ebl
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.1 Mi. E. of Lowndesboro
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26914, -86.55313
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,085 (2013)
Projected traffic5,341 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebl over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Ebl over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 4,085 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebl over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 Ebl over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.