US Bridges

US 80 over Uphapee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.4 Mi. W. of Al 186 · Structure no. 017940

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
886 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Uphapee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Uphapee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,904 by 2033. The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 80
CrossesUphapee Creek
Location3.4 Mi. W. of Al 186
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44667, -85.64167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length886 ft (270 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2013)
Projected traffic4,904 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Uphapee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Uphapee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Uphapee Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Uphapee Creek?

The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Uphapee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.