US Bridges

SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2MI S Frederick RD · Structure no. 016432

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85 in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 32,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,144 by 2033. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR38(US 280)EXIT58
CrossesI-85
Location0.2MI S Frederick RD
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61696, -85.40219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,040 (2013)
Projected traffic42,144 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85 carry?

About 32,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns SR38(US 280)EXIT58 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.