US Bridges

US 80 over Buck Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.W. of Jct. Al 17 · Structure no. 004793

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Buck Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,857 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.5 Mi.W. of Jct. Al 17
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43775, -88.28951
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2013)
Projected traffic3,857 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 80 over Buck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.