US Bridges

US 80 over NS RR Active (-)

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E of Al 11 · Structure no. 019762

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over NS RR Active (-) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over NS RR Active (-) 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 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesNS RR Active (-)
Location1.5 MI E of Al 11
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44105, -88.35145
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2013)
Projected traffic1,928 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NS RR Active (-) built?

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

What condition is US 80 over NS RR Active (-) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over NS RR Active (-) carry?

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

How long is US 80 over NS RR Active (-)?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over NS RR Active (-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.