US Bridges

Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek

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Talladega County, Alabama · City of Sylauga · Structure no. 016287

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 280
CrossesShirtee Creek
LocationCity of Sylauga
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17833, -86.27833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 280 over Shirtee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 280 over Shirtee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.