US Bridges

US 280 over Loblockee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 2.5 MI S Waverly · Structure no. 011527

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 over Loblockee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280 over Loblockee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 101 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 5 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280
CrossesLoblockee Creek
Location2.5 MI S Waverly
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71436, -85.54275
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2013)
Projected traffic7,432 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 over Loblockee Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 280 over Loblockee Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 280 over Loblockee Creek carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 280 over Loblockee Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 over Loblockee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.