US Bridges

US 80 over Little Fourty Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 5.2 MI E JCT Al 17 · Structure no. 019669

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,752
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Little Fourty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Little Fourty Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,787 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLittle Fourty Creek
Location5.2 MI E JCT Al 17
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45654, -88.19073
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2020)
Projected traffic7,787 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Little Fourty Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Little Fourty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Little Fourty Creek carry?

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Little Fourty Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Little Fourty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.