US Bridges

US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2.4 Mi. E. of Lowndesbord · Structure no. 017139

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 W.B.L.
CrossesTallawassee Creek
Location2.4 Mi. E. of Lowndesbord
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26921, -86.56482
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2013)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2033
Trucks23%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 W.B.L. over Tallawassee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.