US Bridges

US 80 over Adams Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 6.60 MI E of Bellamy · Structure no. 011974

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Adams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Adams Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,205 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesAdams Creek
Location6.60 MI E of Bellamy
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45854, -88.04803
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 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 traffic5,510 (2013)
Projected traffic7,205 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 80 over Adams 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 Adams Creek carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Adams Creek?

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

Who owns US 80 over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.