SR 281 over I-20
FairCleburne County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N JCT US 431 · Structure no. 010115
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 281 over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 281 over I-20 in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 281 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 281 over I-20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 281 over I-20 carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 281 over I-20?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 281 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.