US Bridges

US 80 Wbl over US 31

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · US 80 * US 31 Int. · Structure no. 015532

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,685
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbl over US 31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Wbl over US 31 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 16,685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,817 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Wbl
CrossesUS 31
LocationUS 80 * US 31 Int.
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31182, -86.35022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,685 (2013)
Projected traffic21,817 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wbl over US 31 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Wbl over US 31 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 Wbl over US 31 carry?

About 16,685 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Wbl over US 31?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Wbl over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.