US 280 over Buck Creek
GoodTallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W SR 49 · Structure no. 018659
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,547
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 280 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 over Buck Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,365 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 280 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 280 over Buck 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 280 over Buck Creek carry?
About 14,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 280 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 280 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.