US Bridges

US 80 W.B.L. over Pintlala Creek

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Lowndes County, Alabama · Montg.* Lowndes Co. Line · Structure no. 020542

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
594 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 W.B.L. over Pintlala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 W.B.L. over Pintlala Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,390 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,520 by 2036. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 42 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.
CrossesPintlala Creek
LocationMontg.* Lowndes Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.285, -86.485
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,390 (2016)
Projected traffic28,520 by 2036
Trucks16%
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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 W.B.L. over Pintlala 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 January 2025.

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

About 17,390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.