US Bridges

US 80 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4.7 MI E of JCT US431 · Structure no. 013590

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,487 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
24,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Chattahoochee River in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,428 by 2033. The structure is 1,487 ft (453.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location4.7 MI E of JCT US431
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50717, -85.00003
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,487 ft (453.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,800 (2013)
Projected traffic32,428 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$14.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Chattahoochee River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 24,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,487 ft (453.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.