US Bridges

US 80 over A.G.R.

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. E. of Demopolis · Structure no. 013244

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over A.G.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over A.G.R. in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesA.G.R.
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Demopolis
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5031, -87.79797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2013)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over A.G.R. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over A.G.R. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over A.G.R. carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over A.G.R.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over A.G.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.