US Bridges

US 80 over French Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 2.1 MI East of Demopolis · Structure no. 020136

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over French Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesFrench Creek
Location2.1 MI East of Demopolis
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50549, -87.77818
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2013)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over French Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over French 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over French Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over French Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.