US Bridges

Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 280 * Hollywood Blvd · Structure no. 008325

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHollywood Blvd
CrossesAl - 38 (us 280)
LocationUS 280 * Hollywood Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4824, -86.7778
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280) carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood Blvd over Al - 38 (us 280)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.