US 80 over Ponkabia Creek
GoodSumter County, Alabama · 2.6 MI East of Bellamy · Structure no. 019434
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 over Ponkabia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Ponkabia Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 over Ponkabia Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 over Ponkabia Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 80 over Ponkabia Creek carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 80 over Ponkabia Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 over Ponkabia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.