US Bridges

US 80 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. E. of Demopolis · Structure no. 013247

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).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location3.2 Mi. E. of Demopolis
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50948, -87.75933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2013)
Projected traffic5,766 by 2033
Trucks27%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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.