US Bridges

US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 0.16 MI E of Int US 431 · Structure no. 014516

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,075
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 17,075 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,327 by 2033. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesOpelika RD * Norfolk Sou
Location0.16 MI E of Int US 431
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49013, -85.0304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,075 (2013)
Projected traffic22,327 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou 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 Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou carry?

About 17,075 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Opelika RD * Norfolk Sou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.