US 280 over Branch

Fair Condition50 years old25,070 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
Location.3 Mi. E Co RD 39
CarriesUS 280
CrossesBranch
Coordinates33.35098, -86.60386

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area201.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,070 (2025)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number011648

Nearby Bridges

Co. Hwy. 280 over Branch 0.3 mi Good Al - 38 (us 280) over Little Creek 0.7 mi Fair _liberty Road over _little Creek 0.9 mi Good Al - 38 (us 280) over Branch 0.9 mi Fair Co. Hwy. 280 over Little Creek 1.1 mi Good Co. Hwy. 280 over Little Creek 1.1 mi Fair Al - 38 (us 280) over Branch 1.3 mi Fair Chelsea Park Dr. over Csx Railroad 1.5 mi Good County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek 1.5 mi Fair Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek 1.5 mi Fair