US Bridges

US 80 over Line Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Montg./Macon CO Line · Structure no. 015783

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
531 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Line Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Line Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2033. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLine Creek
LocationMontg./Macon CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37292, -86.0046
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2013)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Line Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Line Creek?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.