US Bridges

US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · .9 Mi. E of Dannley Field · Structure no. 017757

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 25,080 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,795 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Wbl * Ebl
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.9 Mi. E of Dannley Field
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30924, -86.376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,080 (2013)
Projected traffic32,795 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney 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 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek carry?

About 25,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Wbl * Ebl over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.