Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek
FairPosted for loadTallapoosa County, Alabama · Old 280 · Structure no. 000526
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,270
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,612 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek carry?
About 9,270 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Old 280 RD over S Fork Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.