US Bridges

SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 5.5MI.W of Lowndesborrow · Structure no. 021427

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,245
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,245 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,575 by 2039. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-8 (US-80) Ebl
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location5.5MI.W of Lowndesborrow
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62199, -86.58749
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,245 (2019)
Projected traffic8,575 by 2039
Trucks12%
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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 5,245 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-8 (US-80) Ebl over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.