US Bridges

US 80 over Tombigbee Relief

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · Tombigbee River · Structure no. 011978

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,489
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Tombigbee Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Tombigbee Relief in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,489 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,633 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesTombigbee Relief
LocationTombigbee River
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45451, -88.01012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Tombigbee Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Tombigbee Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Tombigbee Relief carry?

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

How long is US 80 over Tombigbee Relief?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Tombigbee Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.