US Bridges

US 80 Wbl over Dry Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi.E.Of Al 97 · Structure no. 013730

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,085
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbl over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 80 Wbl over Dry Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,341 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Wbl
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.1 Mi.E.Of Al 97
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26956, -86.55321
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$732,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Wbl over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

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

How long is US 80 Wbl over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 Wbl over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.