US Bridges

US 80 over Relief

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. E. of Tuskegee · Structure no. 017941

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Relief in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,819 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesRelief
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Tuskegee
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44333, -85.65167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span273 ft (83.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2013)
Projected traffic5,819 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Relief built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Relief carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Relief?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 273 ft (83.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.