US Bridges

Lee Road 80 over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT Lee RD 188 · Structure no. 011224

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 80 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 80 over Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 80
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI E JCT Lee RD 188
RouteCounty Highway 1080
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65589, -85.57508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2024)
Projected traffic324 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 80 over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 80 over Branch 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 Lee Road 80 over Branch carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 80 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 80 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.