US Bridges

US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4.4 MI E of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 013898

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,428 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 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
CrossesRiverchase DRIVE-5th Ave
Location4.4 MI E of JCT US 431
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5058, -85.00362
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 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 structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave built?

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

What condition is US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave carry?

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

How long is US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Riverchase DRIVE-5th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.