SR38/US280 over Al. 9
FairCoosa County, Alabama · 3 MI West of Alex City · Structure no. 017683
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,661
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR38/US280 over Al. 9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR38/US280 over Al. 9 in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,661 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,925 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR38/US280 over Al. 9 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR38/US280 over Al. 9 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR38/US280 over Al. 9 carry?
About 5,661 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR38/US280 over Al. 9?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR38/US280 over Al. 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.