US Bridges

US 80 over Alabama River

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · In City of Selma · Structure no. 002273

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Alabama River is a steel arch - thru carrying US 80 over Alabama River in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 13,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,202 by 2033. The structure is 1,248 ft (380.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesAlabama River
LocationIn City of Selma
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.405, -87.01667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,248 ft (380.5 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,920 (2013)
Projected traffic18,202 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Alabama River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Alabama River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 80 over Alabama River carry?

About 13,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Alabama River?

The structure is 1,248 ft (380.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Alabama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.