US 280 over Little Lobockee Creek
FairLee County, Alabama · 3.9 MI S Waverly · Structure no. 011730
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,650
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 280 over Little Lobockee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280 over Little Lobockee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 87 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 280 over Little Lobockee Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 280 over Little Lobockee 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 Little Lobockee Creek carry?
About 5,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 280 over Little Lobockee Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 280 over Little Lobockee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.