US Bridges

US 80 over Long Branch

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 002780

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,540
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Long Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesLong Branch
Location1 MI E JCT SR 169
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46064, -85.17358
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2013)
Projected traffic9,859 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$486,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Long Branch 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 Long Branch carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Long Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.