US Bridges

US 80 over Little Fourth Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 5.2 MI E of JCT Al 17 · Structure no. 020130

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Little Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Little Fourth Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,334 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLittle Fourth Creek
Location5.2 MI E of JCT Al 17
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4568, -88.19091
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 traffic2,550 (2013)
Projected traffic3,334 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Little Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Little Fourth 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Little Fourth 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 Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.