US Bridges

US 80 over Alabama River Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.W.Of AL.41 · Structure no. 002274

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,235
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Alabama River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Alabama River Relief in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 6 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 5,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,845 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesAlabama River Relief
Location0.5 Mi.W.Of AL.41
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37903, -86.00967
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,235 (2013)
Projected traffic6,845 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Alabama River Relief built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 80 over Alabama River Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Alabama River Relief carry?

About 5,235 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Alabama River Relief?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Alabama River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.