US Bridges

US 80 over Tombigbee River (+)

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · Tombigbee River · Structure no. 011793

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,787 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,489
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Tombigbee River (+) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 80 over Tombigbee River (+) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,489 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,633 by 2041. The structure is 2,787 ft (849.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesTombigbee River (+)
LocationTombigbee River
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45227, -88.00549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,787 ft (849.5 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,489 (2021)
Projected traffic10,633 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$25.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Tombigbee River (+) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Tombigbee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Tombigbee River (+) carry?

About 6,489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Tombigbee River (+)?

The structure is 2,787 ft (849.5 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Tombigbee River (+)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.