US Bridges

Colin Powell Pkwy over US280

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · .8 MI East of JCT of 431 · Structure no. 018067

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colin Powell Pkwy over US280 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colin Powell Pkwy over US280 in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2033. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColin Powell Pkwy
CrossesUS280
Location.8 MI East of JCT of 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4525, -85.00178
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2010)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colin Powell Pkwy over US280 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colin Powell Pkwy over US280 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Colin Powell Pkwy over US280 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colin Powell Pkwy over US280?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Colin Powell Pkwy over US280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.