US Bridges

US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.7 MI East Bellamy · Structure no. 019446

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesSucarnoochee Riv. Relief
Location1.7 MI East Bellamy
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46203, -88.11378
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2013)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Sucarnoochee Riv. Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.