US Bridges

Summerville RD over US 80

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 013896

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerville RD over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summerville RD over US 80 in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummerville RD
CrossesUS 80
Location3.5 MI E of JCT US 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49906, -85.01728
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2009)
Projected traffic19,600 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summerville RD over US 80 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summerville RD over US 80 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Summerville RD over US 80 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Summerville RD over US 80?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Summerville RD over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.