US Bridges

E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · City of Dadeville · Structure no. 011528

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 98 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,667 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE South St(old 280
CrossesChattasofka Creek
LocationCity of Dadeville
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82167, -85.745
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,667 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E South St(old 280 over Chattasofka Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.