US Bridges

US 80 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 002923

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,165
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Coffee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Coffee Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,831 by 2036. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationDallas CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44575, -87.42313
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,165 (2016)
Projected traffic2,831 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Coffee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 2,165 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.