US Bridges

13th Ave over US 80

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.8 MI E JCT 431 · Structure no. 013897

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Ave 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th Ave
CrossesUS 80
Location3.8 MI E JCT 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50065, -85.01243
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2009)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Ave over US 80 built?

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

What condition is 13th Ave 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 13th Ave over US 80 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 13th Ave over US 80?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Ave over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.