US Bridges

US 80 over Alamuchee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E JCT U.S 11 · Structure no. 019765

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
574 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Alamuchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Alamuchee Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,928 by 2033. The structure is 574 ft (175.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesAlamuchee Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT U.S 11
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43905, -88.33875
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2013)
Projected traffic1,928 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Alamuchee Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Alamuchee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Alamuchee Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Alamuchee Creek?

The structure is 574 ft (175.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Alamuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.