US Bridges

US 280 over US 431

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E JCT 80 MI · Structure no. 009715

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,690
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 over US 431 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 280 over US 431 in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,350 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280
CrossesUS 431
Location1.6 MI E JCT 80 MI
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45551, -85.00995
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,690 (2009)
Projected traffic27,350 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 over US 431 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 over US 431 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 over US 431 carry?

About 16,690 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 280 over US 431?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 over US 431?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.