OLD 280 RD
Carrying OLD 280 RD over S FORK SANDY CREEK
OLD 280, Tallapoosa, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD 280 RD
The OLD 280 RD bridge in Tallapoosa, Alabama carries OLD 280 RD over S FORK SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 61.6 meters (202 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,270 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD 280 RD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 61.6 m (202 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,270 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000526
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD 280 RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD 280 RD against other structures in Tallapoosa and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD 280 RD?
OLD 280 RD in Tallapoosa, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD 280 RD inspected?
OLD 280 RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,270 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD 280 RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD 280 RD?
OLD 280 RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD 280 RD?
OLD 280 RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OLD 280 RD and does age affect safety?
OLD 280 RD was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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