US Bridges

Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 280 * Pump House Road · Structure no. 007402

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPump House RD
CrossesAl - 38 (us 280)
LocationUS 280 * Pump House Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45616, -86.74725
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280) carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pump House RD over Al - 38 (us 280)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.