US Bridges

US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. E. of Tuskegee · Structure no. 017942

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1 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 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,819 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesUphapee Creek Relief #1
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Tuskegee
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44295, -85.65481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2013)
Projected traffic5,819 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$955,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1 built?

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

What condition is US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Uphapee Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.