US 80 over Norfolk Southern
FairMarengo County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. E. of Demopolis · Structure no. 013246
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,410
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Norfolk Southern 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 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,766 by 2033. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 over Norfolk Southern 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 80 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 4,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 80 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.