US Bridges

Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N Jonesview on 280 · Structure no. 002871

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Road 280
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.4 MI N Jonesview on 280
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44777, -86.21748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2018)
Projected traffic870 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 280 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.