US Bridges

US 80 (-) over Al 17

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 5.9 MI East of Cuba · Structure no. 019674

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 (-) over Al 17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 (-) over Al 17 in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,928 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 80 (-)
CrossesAl 17
Location5.9 MI East of Cuba
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44285, -88.26384
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2013)
Projected traffic1,928 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 (-) over Al 17 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 (-) over Al 17 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 (-) over Al 17 carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 80 (-) over Al 17?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 (-) over Al 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.