Sr38/us280 over Tallapoosa River

Fair Condition57 years old17,661 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTallapoosa
Location1 Mi E Alex City
CarriesSr38/us280
CrossesTallapoosa River
Coordinates32.90059, -85.88873

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1036.1 ft (315.8 m)
Max Span151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Deck Width64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Area6189.7 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,661 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number010036

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