SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek
GoodTallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E Junct SR50 · Structure no. 017209
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,506 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR38 / US280 over Sandy 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 SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 6,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR38 / US280 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.