US Bridges

US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-)

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · Tombigbee River · Structure no. 019063

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,755
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,755 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2040. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesTombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-)
LocationTombigbee River
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45731, -88.01672
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,755 (2013)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2040
Trucks32%
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-) carry?

About 2,755 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-)?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 3 (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.