US Bridges

Cr- 80 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-80 MP 31.4 · Structure no. 010490

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr- 80 over I-20/59 is a concrete tee beam carrying Cr- 80 over I-20/59 in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCr- 80
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-80 MP 31.4
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78297, -88.04768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2020)
Projected traffic403 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr- 80 over I-20/59 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr- 80 over I-20/59 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cr- 80 over I-20/59 carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cr- 80 over I-20/59?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cr- 80 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.