US Bridges

US 80 over Bull Slough

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.W. Macon Co. Line · Structure no. 015781

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Bull Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Bull Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesBull Slough
Location0.5 Mi.W. Macon Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37, -86.01333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2013)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Bull Slough built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Bull Slough 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 over Bull Slough carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Bull Slough?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Bull Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.