US Bridges

US 80 over Little Uchee Crk

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 4 MI E. of JCT SR169 · Structure no. 020720

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Little Uchee Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Little Uchee Crk in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,115 by 2033. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLittle Uchee Crk
Location4 MI E. of JCT SR169
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46183, -85.13275
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2013)
Projected traffic11,115 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Little Uchee Crk built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Little Uchee Crk 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 Little Uchee Crk carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Little Uchee Crk?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Little Uchee Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.