US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · At RR Trussels CO HWY280 · Structure no. 000935

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,739
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 8,739 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,986 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 280
CrossesYellowleaf Creek
LocationAt RR Trussels CO HWY280
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34768, -86.64117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,739 (2023)
Projected traffic12,986 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 8,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 280 over Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.